Question

Which of the following best describes the symbolism used in the passage?

Answer 1

C. He longs to play the piano which carries him away from the present which clashes with him being in jail.

Answer 2

C. the though of piano music symbolizes escape and freedom

Step-by-step explanation:

It is clear that the symbolism comes from the music since the Piano Music is defined as "the sweet sounds that had always carried him away from the present." Considering that in the present, he is in Jail, in the past he was not. He was be playing the piano; free.