What is the effect of the description of the season and the setting of the story?

Responses
A The description of the leisurely activities during the early part of the day shows later the father will be absent.The description of the leisurely activities during the early part of the day shows later the father will be absent.
B The ascending sun and changing season symbolize the son growing up and the father getting older.The ascending sun and changing season symbolize the son growing up and the father getting older.
C The absence of the mother from the descriptions shows she symbolizes darkness and struggle in the story.The absence of the mother from the descriptions shows she symbolizes darkness and struggle in the story.
D Beginning the story at the beginning of the day shows that the events will end at dusk when the sun does down.Beginning the story at the beginning of the day shows that the events will end at dusk when the sun does down.

B The ascending sun and changing season symbolize the son growing up and the father getting older.