Question

Which emotion does this excerpt from the poem convey?

For, like strains of martial music,
Their mighty thoughts suggest
Life's endless toil and endeavor;
And to-night I long for rest.




anger




listlessness




contentment




despair

Answer 1

i am pretty sure it is stress

Answer 2

To me, these words sound like despair.
The poet is aware of the fact that life is hard and there isn't much to it but hard work and toil. Therefore he wishes it would be over already, so that he can rest.