The Iroquois perform rituals to honor the twins in "The World on Turtle's Back." Wheatley uses the word "leaden" in these lines to suggest that the speaker:
A) Has woken from a long night of rest
B) Has hard work left to complete
C) Is filled with strength
D) Is tired and ready to rest. Illustrating the Iroquoian belief that they must perform certain rituals to sustain the earth.