How do "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex" differ in how they describe the concept of time?

A) “Psalm” suggests that the passage of time cannot defeat the soul, while “Auspex” indicates that it can.

B) The theme of “Psalm” reflects joy in time’s passing, while “Auspex” shows gloomy acceptance of it.

C) “Psalm” does not reflect concern about time’s passage, while “Auspex” displays anxiety about it.

D) While “Psalm” disregards time’s passing, while “Auspex” suggests that humans are oppressed by time.

The correct answer is the following: option A. "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex" differ in how they describe the concept of time as "Psalm" suggests that the passage of time cannot defeat the soul, while "Auspex" indicates that it can.

"A Psalm of Life" is a poem written by Henry Wadsworth that carries a message of hope by encouraging people to use the short time we all have on Earth as invaluable gift and therefore to live life to the fullest until the last second. For Wadsworth, time cannot defeat the soul when we known how precious our time is.

"Auspex" is a poem written by author James Russell Lowell that carries a message of how time changes our souls and feelings. The author describes how is aching for that passion that he once possessed, but with time passing and the pressure of the world upon his shoulder, his soul has lost his wonderment and light.