Read the passage

This was another shock. I began to climb the wheel like a SQUIRREL(Underlined), but I would hardly get the boat started to port before I would see new dangers on that side, and away I would spin to the other.

How does the word in bold contribute to the passage's tone?

A.By comparing himself to a squirrel, the author creates a tone of surprise

BBy comparing himself to a squirrel, the author creates a tone of enjoyment

CBy comparing himself to a squirrel, the author creates a tone of gloom

DBy comparing himself to a squirrel, the author creates a tone of panic