And he boards the ship, as determined as a soldier entering battle,
What does the underlined simile suggest about the sailor as he boards the ship?
A.
that he is confident and is ready to take on what the sea may bring
B.
that he knows his duty even though he hesitates to do it
C.
that he is prepared to fight even though he is fearful
D.
that he is unhappy and knows what lies ahead
