The poet most likely includes the words "for an instant" to show thatthe man forgot something at the laundry. the man's life ends so suddenly. the boy's action is illegal. the boy is young compared to the man.

I'm not sure which poem you're talking about, but and "instant" refers to a small amount of time in this context. So, I assume the answer is b. the man's life ends so suddenly.

if you're talking about the legend the correct answer is B

Explanation:

hair smells like poop.