Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this poem. in "daystar" by rita dove, how does the image of "diapers steaming on the line" affect the poem? it highlights the woman's desire to care for and be with her children all of the time. it creates the poem's dismissive or scornful tone towards the woman and her situation. it convey the idea that the woman is constantly faced by her responsibility to care for others. it suggests the woman's belief that the thing which most defines her is her role as a mother.

It helps convey the idea that the woman is constantly faced by her responsibility to care for others.

"Daystar" is a poem by African American poet Rita Dove. The poem illlustrates the life of a woman who is constantly busy taking care of others. She feels trapped in her roles of mother and wife, and the only relief she can find is an hour a day while her children are napping.

The image of diapers steaming on the line shows that, even when the woman wants some space to think and be herself, she is always reminded of the responsibilities she has towards others.

for me, i'd go with (c) satisfied or (b) overjoyed because if you read it a couple of times, it makes since that it is c or b. it can't b (a) angry because booker was never angry about anything. at the end of the paragraph, booker states, "i think there are not many men in our country who have had the privilege of naming themselves in the way that i " i think that sentence kind of gives away the also, some words in the paragraph can also you like for example, "indulged," "calmly," "perplexity," "privilege," and defining words that you don't know, can you understand more of that paragraph and it can also increase your comprehension. : )

i'm really rally sorry if i'm incorrect, but if i'm hope this ! : )