Why may an artist repeatedly use the metaphor of a broken ladder?

To show obstacles in reaching success

The governing concept is visual metaphor: an object is shown not only for what it literally is but also for the idea or experience it represents. A ladder normally suggests ascent, progress, or reaching a higher goal. If it is broken, missing steps, or impossible to climb, that expected path is interrupted; repeated use can therefore emphasize blocked opportunity, failure, social barriers, or an incomplete journey toward success. Option A is correct because it interprets the symbol in relation to its function and damage. Options B and D take the ladder literally and would require instructional or technical evidence. Option C introduces an unrelated subject and does not explain the repeated metaphorical choice.

This is a Class 9 Art Education question. Chapter: Introduction to Art. Topic: Art as a form of expression.