The memory throws up high and dry A crowd of twisted things; A twisted branch upon the beach Eaten smooth, and polished As if the world gave up The secret of its skeleton, Stiff and white. A broken spring in a factory yard, Rust that clings to the form that the strength has left Hard and curled and ready to snap. —“Rhapsody on a Windy Night,” T. S. Eliot What can you infer about the speaker based on the language choice? Check the three best choices. He actively avoids memories of the past. He sees the world through images of death. He believes in limitless opportunities. He notices destruction around him. He thinks his surroundings are volatile and ready to break.