Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this poem.
In "Daystar" by Rita Dove, how does the image of the woman closing her eyes and wanting to "see only her own vivid blood" affect the poem?
A. It highlights the way being a mother makes the woman feel alive.
B. It indicates that, deep down, the woman is selfish.
C. It helps convey her deep need for some peaceful time alone.
D. It suggests the woman's deep regrets over her mistakes.