In "I Hear America Singing" , Whitman describes the singing of a mother as delicious. In "From an Atlas of the Difficult World" , Rich describes a mother pacing the floor and preparing food to feed a crying baby.

Which two words BEST describe the difference between the poets view of mothers?

A. elated versus downtrodden
B. blissful versus unhappy
C. hopeful versus depressed
D. relaxed versus overworked