The correct answer is the first statement.
To win the fight and get power
The answer is C. Muskrat is unable to reach the end is what the simile is implying.
path, trajectory and path are synonyms
A thesis statement for an interpretive essay is there for about the same reason a thesis statement would be for any other essay. It helps to further explore a question and prepare the reader(s) for what you're about to discuss. Like a house needs a solid foundation, an interpretive essay needs a proper thesis to present your main focus.