The speaker in these lines from Langton Hughes's poem "I, Too" states that he is "growing strong" eating in the kitchen. Which statement best describes the meaning of this declaration?


I am the darker brother.

They send me to eat in the kitchen

When company comes,

But I laugh,

And eat well,

And grow strong. . .

AAlthough he feels ignored by those at the table, the speaker is preparing to take back his position in society.

BThe speaker realizes he does not need those who now sit at the table and therefore focuses on improving himself.

CEven though he is being rejected by those at the table, the speaker is confident and resilient to adversity.

DThe speaker rejects getting help from those who now sit at the table and realizes that he must fend for himself.

EDespite being relegated to the kitchen, the speaker still feels he is treated fairly as he is provided with a position in society.