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Vergil's Simile for Dido's Passion

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How does the simile Vergil uses to describe Dido’s love for Aeneas illustrate her inner turmoil?

A

It relates her state to leaves in the wind, highlighting the transient and fleeting nature of her affections.

B

It likens her struggles to a ship fighting the waves, showing her resistance against an overpowering force.

C

It equates her feelings to a seer’s visions, suggesting she has foresight into the doomed nature of their relationship.

D

It compares her emotional suffering to a wounded deer, emphasizing the depth and pain of her uncontrolled passion.

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