Which statement best represents the central idea of the poem "Lone Dog"?

the options seem to be missing, but my best guess is;

The central idea of the poem would be freedom.

Explanation:

the speaker discusses the hardships of being a wild dog/stray and expresses their enjoyment in the struggle. despite the difficulties, they much prefer the life of being a rough and tumble stray than the cushy life of a dog next to a master

- "the answers are a and b.  

when cullen speaks of planting while others reap, and standing "abject and mute," he is speaking about the racial injustices present in american society. as these injustices have changed over time, the american identity  has also shifted. those changes are, in turn, reflected in american literature."