Answer:
A. It symbolizes the sadness and pain the speaker feels during difficult times.
Explanation:
The poet Henley, uses the word 'night' to describe the sadness he feels as a result of the sufferings he had experienced in life. The poem highlights the ability of a person to overcome his challenges when he displays resilience.
The intensity with which the darkness covers Henley was described when he said that the darkness covered him like tar. He goes on, however, to endure his trials.
