English

Payten

28 December, 21:45

Till his straining rump among the flowerbeds

Bends low, comes up twenty years away

Stooping in rhythm through potato drills

Where he was digging.

Based on the word's connotation, what does the speaker's use of the word "straining" suggest?

that the work in the flowerbeds is quick and easy

that the father is working very hard in the flowerbeds

that the father passed away 20 years ago

that the father finds the digging enjoyable