Explain what you think the author meant by this text... The ocean looks like it goes on infinitely. I know there are islands but the appearance deceives the eye. The ocean shines blue but how do I know it's blue? It could be transparent for all I know. Why does the sunset reflect on the ocean? Is it clear or is it something yet to be solved? Why do I question the things that aren't meant to be questioned? Why does curiosity spark things that want to be left unseen? Are my questions for the worse or am I myself just another question that someone has yet to solve?

Araby every morning i lay on the floor in the front parlour watching her door. the blind was pulled down to within an inch of the sash so that i could not be seen. when she came out on the doorstep my heart leaped. i ran to the hall, seized my books and followed her. i kept her brown figure always in my eye and, when we came near the point at which our ways diverged, i quickened my pace and passed her. this happened morning after morning. i had never spoken to her, except for a few casual words, and yet her name was like a summons to all my foolish blood. what is the general tone of the passage? a. courageous b. comical c. passionate d. fearful