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Read the stanza from "Invictus."

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.

How does the structure of "Invictus" affect the poem?

A. The rhyme and meter are halting and uneven, helping the speaker communicate his fear of the future.

B. The rhyme and meter are harsh and sharp, helping the speaker communicate his severe emotional pain.

C. The rhyme and meter are bouncy and light, communicating the speaker's decision to ignore those who criticize him.

D. The rhyme and meter are somber and military-like, communicating the speaker's determination to reach his goals.

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