Why does John resist the narrator's attempts to stimulate her mind and express her thoughts? He thinks it will make her condition worse. He wants to be the creative one in their marriage. He thinks it will keep her from more productive work.
Answer:
When he went missing, a smudge appeared on his face.
Explanation:
He found his next door neighbor was funny and friendly.
I believe the answer is A, Both poems explore the idea of pursuing new experiences.
The reason behind that, is simple. In the first poem, you can see that "The Lady of Shalott" had seen a boat, and went along the path which took her. In the second excerpt, there are interactions between the two, which lead them on a "broad steam".
I hope that I helped :)