Question

Imagine a story in which the main character is stranded at sea in a lifeboat. What is most likely the allegorical meaning of the story?

A.(The main character is confronting his or her fear of water.
B.(The main character is testing his or her wilderness survival ability.
C.(The main character is learning the skills of boating.
D.(The main character is unsure of his or her purpose in life

Answer 1

Water is usually a symbol for life because it is so vital to survival.
Ironically, being stranded at sea, you can't drink the boundless surrounding water.

I would say the answer is D. The character is not stranded by choice. They are stuck, unsure how to navigate a way out of the current situation.