Question

What does the metaphor "a shadow of his formerself" mean?

A. His shadow appears thinner than he acctually is.
B. He only vaguely represents the man he used to be
C. He has a little brother that symbolizes how he used to act.
D. He looks and acts just as he always has.

Answer 1

A shadow of himself means that a person is not a full self, more like only a small part of themselves, as if they were the shadow o.nly: less and less lively.

The best answer is B.