Charlie sat on the curb with his backpack, wondering what he would do now. his job as a store clerk in the quiet town was the only life he had known. he had always felt he was meant for something more, but now he couldn't find the courage to move. the map was of no use; with so many different roads, it was impossible to tell which way he should go.

what object in the paragraph best symbolizes confusion?

the curb
the backpack
the town
the map