What does the quote “Men would say of him that up he went and down he came without his eyes” from paragraph 33 mean in the context of the passage?

A
The sun’s blinding light will forever change anyone who attempts to understand the nature of existence.
B
Those who attempt to gain knowledge are self-centered and fail to understand how they are perceived in the world.
C
When someone gains true knowledge, it is likely that others who have not experienced truth will doubt that person’s ideas.
D
Even though leaving the darkness is rewarding, it ultimately leads to heartbreak and personal loss.

the answer is b i think

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.