What does the metaphor in this text suggest?
When Tucker lost his job, he was devastated. The only light in the sea of darkness was the prospect of pursuing a new career.

 - There was a benefit to Tucker's job loss.
 - Having to pursue a new career was the worst part of Tucker's job loss.
The text uses a metaphor, comparing two things that are not actually alike without using like or as.
The metaphor the only light in the sea of darkness was the prospect of pursuing a new career suggests that there was a benefit to Tucker's job loss. A light would be beneficial in helping someone escape a dark, difficult-to-navigate situation. Similarly, Tucker's new career was beneficial in helping him escape the emotionally difficult experience of losing his job.