How do the themes of "A Psalm of Life" and "Auspex" differ?

“A Psalm of Life” argues that the soul does not perish with the body, emphasizing that life has purpose beyond death. In “Auspex,” the speaker observes that time quiets the heart’s passions, comparing them to birds whose songs fade as winter approaches. Thus, the correct choice is D: “Psalm” argues that the soul continues after death, while “Auspex” indicates that time destroys the heart’s passions.

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