There Is A Tree That Stands What is the meaning of the figurative language in lines 37 - 40?

A. The speaker feels unprepared for his independence.
B. The speaker's mother has restricted his independence.
C. The speaker is unsure how to express his independence.
D. The speaker's mother has given him too much independence.

C. The speaker is unsure about how to express his independence.

Explanation:

There is a Tree that stands is a story in which author has tried to express his excitement for independence. He is curious to be independent but his mother speaks about being independent. It is not easy to be independent as it requires great effort. The family takes care of your daily routine but once you become independent you have to look after your needs yourself.

paine is arguying that they had tried everything before coming to the conclusion that they needed to fight for their freedom.

argument: "every quiet method for peace hath been ineffectual."

claim 1: "our prayers have been rejected with disdain; and only tended to convince us, that nothing flatters vanity, or confirms obstinacy in kings more than repeated petitioning and nothing hath contributed more than that very measure to make the kings of europe absolute."

claim 2: "wherefore, since nothing but blows will do, for god’s sake, let us come to a final separation, and not leave the next generation to be cutting throats, under the violated unmeaning names of parent and child."