The theme of the stanza could be "the frailty of beautiful things". Hence, the correct option is C.
The flower that smiles to-day
To-morrow dies;
All that we wish to stay
Tempts and then flies.
What is this world's delight?
Lightning that mocks the night,
Brief even as bright.
<h3>What best describes the stanza?</h3>
The first stanza of “Mutability” by Percy Shelley describes the beauty of the surroundings.
The theme of the stanza could be "the frailty of beautiful things".
Hence, the correct option is C.
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