What is most likely the allegorical meaning of the story?

The answer is number A

Explanation: The word allegorical means at the term of literature as a character,object or incident which present more that they seem to be.It contains two characteristics which are:

1. It need to be fictional,2.It must have a narrative or plot.

So if we imagine that a main character in the story trapped in a giant human maze most likely means allegorically that the main character is trapped in a lot of life choices by others. He is negotiating to take decisions.

cold

very very cold

he believed that strong monarchies would lead to social and political stability.