Reread this sentence from the speech.
I had no idea then how far the tunnel extended, and for a long time, any light at the end of it was a hope rather than a reality. What is the meaning of the tunnel metaphor used in this sentence?
a. Rowling compares the negative comments of others to being in a tunnel, surrounded by criticism and not knowing when or if the light of acceptance will come.
b. Rowling compares the dark period of her life to being in a tunnel, not knowing when or if the darkness will end and the light of success will come.
c. Rowling compares the uncertainty of her talent to being in a tunnel, not knowing when or if her work would gain worldwide fame.
d. Rowling compares the disappointment of her failed marriage to being in a tunnel, not knowing when or if she would ever remarry.