I think it's C but I'm not really sure
Boldly courageous; brave; stout-hearted
Answer:
I’m not sure if the quote is from a specific story, but unless the character is literally deaf in it, this is an example of metaphor.
Explanation:
A metaphor is when a word, phrase, etc. is used as a symbol or means something besides it’s literal meaning.
The hatchet itself probably represents survival
