Question

barnacles1 by sidney lanier my soul is sailing through the sea. but the past is heavy and hindereth me. the past hath crusted cumbrous shells that hold the flesh of cold sea - mells about my soul. 5 the huge waves wash, the high waves roll, select the correct answer. which sentence best expresses a theme of barnacles? a. learning from past experiences is the only way to move forward. b. it is important to maintain ones possessions in good condition. c. moving against the tide can be difficult and lonely. d. the past can keep a person from making progress.

Explanation:

The poem describes the soul sailing but being hindered by the heavy past, which is compared to crusty shells. This implies that the past is an obstacle to progress.

Answer:

D. The past can keep a person from making progress.