What is the ocean being compared to in the following metaphor?
"The ocean’s clutching hands rush forward with each wave, grasping great hands full of sand in fingers too feeble to save."

A. a monster who loses his prey
B. someone who is determined to hang on
C. someone who grabs something but cannot hold it

Question

What is the ocean being compared to in the following metaphor?
"The ocean’s clutching hands rush forward with each wave, grasping great hands full of sand in fingers too feeble to save."

A. a monster who loses his prey 
B. someone who is determined to hang on 
C. someone who grabs something but cannot hold it

anonymous · Answer

Either B or C, I think C is more likely though.

blurbendy · Answer

I'd go with C.  You normally can't grab sand because it slips through your fingers.