How does the imagery in the first stanza indicate the poet's intended impact?

A.
The poet uses imagery of a safely returned ship to build up a positive feeling before shifting the tone by using the image of the death of the ship's captain.

B.
The poet uses imagery of people celebrating with wreaths and flowers to build a sense of relief before shifting the tone by using the image of the war-wracked ship.

C.
The poet uses imagery of the captain with pale still lips to set a somber tone before shifting the image to bells and people cheering to celebrate a victory in battle.

D.
The poet uses imagery of a pristine ship returning from war to show their success in battle before shifting the tone with the image of a dead captain on the deck.

B. The poet uses imagery of people celebrating with wreaths and flowers to build a sense of relief before shifting the tone by using the image of the war-wracked ship.