Based on these lines and the title of the editorial, explain how you know what the writers claim is

a.

the sky

and the mother was earth

when and where the picture was taken

he figures out he needs mental

the expression used by the character refers to the difficulties faced while seamen are in their journey: reduced food or lack of it, poor amount of potable water, fears related to weather conditions, such as thunderstoms and the good conditions of the boat as well as the homesickness. he says so because it is not precise the time a journey may take and even if they come back home alive.