The underlined descriptive language suggests that the weather in his new area is colder than he is used to.
the key is a bleak reminder of the changes in Lorenzo’s life.
Lorenzo often chooses to look at the negative side of things.
Lorenzo likes to exaggerate about the things he must endure.

- "the answers are a and b.  

when cullen speaks of planting while others reap, and standing "abject and mute," he is speaking about the racial injustices present in american society. as these injustices have changed over time, the american identity  has also shifted. those changes are, in turn, reflected in american literature."