I'm pretty sure it is C. The reasons being that the poem is called "We Wear the Mask". That means that they are showing one thing on the outside, but are saying something different on the inside. Like they are pretending. C makes the most sense because the passage states that they smile on the outside but their souls are crying.
How we gonna answer that not knowing the novel
Anne Sullivan was frustrated because she felt that they need more time for Helen to learn how to communicate and behave effectively. At the begging, Anne’s work at the Keller’s house was constantly interrupted by the stubborn attitude of his father, in attending all of Helen’s demands. As a result, Anne requested an isolation period with Helen. Helen's father sent them to a nearby property for two weeks. During this time, Helen learned some words by spelling it in her hand. Additionally, Anne taught her some basic rules of behavior such as table manners. Despite this remarkable progress, Helen was just repeating the spelling taught by Anne. Within two weeks, Helen's parents went to bring her back to their home. However, Anne felt that more time was needed for Helen to learn how to communicate by herself.
Which plot element is it when the conflict is in the process of being resolved or unraveled?
C) Resolution