Read the excerpt below and answer the question. My father still goes fishing, the only thing that seems to calm him. The mountains are sleeping waves. My father catches very small fish. My mother eats them. My friends laugh at me when I tell them that once upon a time, my father caught a carp weighing twenty pounds.

What symbol does the carp represent in this excerpt from Wang's "The Carp"? Select all that apply.

ambition of man
loss of innocence
disbelief in position
promise of a new start

ambition of man

Explanation:

It represent how the father "still goes fishing" and is pursuing his dream. It is his ambition to fish.

answer; i believe that the   correct answer is (d)the use of descriptive words that bring your reader into the story, not using literal words for check luck

the answer is: round.

in literature, round characters are considerably complex and experience or are subjected to unpleasant situations. as a consequence, they go through crucial sentimental and psychological development, which can cause surprise in the readers. in this case, juan's dramatic transformation is related to the adversities he meets at school.