What does the cake most likely symbolize?

What the cake most likely symbolizes is Holding on to the past

Explanation:

The question is not complete since it does not offer either the paragraph for reference or the options to answer the question, here is the complete information:

Read this excerpt from Charles Dickens's novel Great Expectations:

The most prominent object was a long table with a tablecloth spread on it. . . . An épergne or centre-piece of some kind was in the middle of this cloth; it was so heavily overhung with cobwebs that its form was quite undistinguishable. . . . "What do you think that is?" she asked me, again pointing with her stick; "that, where those cobwebs are?" . . . "It's a great cake. A bride-cake. Mine!" What does the cake most likely symbolize?

A. Letting go of bad memories

B. Thinking about the future

C. Holding on to the past

D. Remembering happy occasions

The scene that Pip can see in the room as he enters and sees all of the objects covered with dust, is that this is a representation of the negative of Miss Havisham to let go on her past, he worships her memories of her youth, all of the happy moments are the in this decaying table with a rotten feast, it is her way to keep her past alive.

hancock was president of congress when the declaration of independence was adopted and signed. he is primarily remembered by americans for his large, flamboyant signature on the declaration, so much so that "john hancock" became, in the united states, an informal synonym for signature.

explanation:

the author is intending to draw attention to the plight of refugees, editorial and biography support this. both workpieces make the reader empathize with enrique as well as with the other young migrants from central america. the writer, however, is using a different approach to each text.

the editorial includes strong words to persuade readers. he is trying hard to convince readers in the us to change its refugee approach.

the biography relies on narrative techniques and figurative language which the writer uses wisely in the setting, characterization, and personification to educate readers on the topic.