Which of the following statements best describes how and when the mood changes throughout the poem?
A
The mood begins as energetic and cheerful, becomes more nostalgic in the 2nd stanza, and by the 3rd stanza it has diminished to weary and fatigued.
B
The mood in the first stanza is softer than in the rest of the poem, in which it increases in cheer and energy.
C
The mood declines gradually over the course of the poem into a bleak sort of sadness and regret.
D
The mood stays consistent throughout the poem: nostalgic and longing.