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Which of the following statements best characterizes Ezra Pound’s poem “Hugh Selwyn Mauberley” ?

Which of the following statements best characterizes Ezra Pound’s poem “Hugh Selwyn Mauberley” ?

A. It is primarily a narrative poem.
B. It uses iambic pentameter to achieve tonal fluidity.
C. It undermines the idea of a single lyrical voice by using diverse cultural symbols and numerous phrases in various languages.
D. Its intensity derives from the combination of modern subject matter and alexandrine couplets.