Beyond its literal depiction of a devastating plague, what symbolic interpretation is often associated with the swarms of locusts described in the book of Joel?

A The locusts represent the destructive power of human sin and disobedience. B The locusts symbolize the political turmoil and social unrest of the time. C The locusts are a metaphor for the invading armies that threatened Israel's security. D The locusts foreshadow the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.