What is most likely the symbolic meaning of sand in this passage? i bent down to scoop a handful of the warm sand. immediately, it started pouring from the gaps between my fingers. i squeezed tighter, but that forced out even more sand. no matter how many times i scooped up another handful, it ran out of my clasp, blown ahead by the wind. a. the struggle against nature b. the loss of a loved one c. the passing of time d. the desire for wealth