B description, because the example describes what arachnids and spiders are
The speaker of snow-bound view memory as something beautiful that he should alwyas hold into, which remind him about what he cherish in life.
This is very similar to lily who lay on top of ponds, who provide esthetical value and a place for others to hold on to.
I believe the answer is B
D. Ma Baxter is critical and detached. I think that's the answer.