Which of the following statements concerning the role of the sea in Hemingway’s novella The Old Man and the Sea is NOT correct?

A.His strength, resolve and pride are measured in terms of how far out into the gulf he sails.

B.The sea symbolizes the benevolent side of nature.

C.Through the protagonist’s interactions with the sea, his character emerges.

D.The sea provides glimpses of the depth of the protagonist’s knowledge.

正确答案：The sea symbolizes the benevolent side of nature.