Although it was early the heart already hung heavy in the air.
A metaphor is the figurative language demonstrated
It is a short personal story. (which is usually amusing).
Answer:
Mothers might be able to relate to the feeling of wanting better and more for their children, especially women of color. They might be able to designate with the feeling of never being appreciated by society for the work they've done for this country, or what they've done to make their children's lives better.
