What is the effect of James Russell Lowell's inclusion of the word us in the first stanza of "Life"?

A.
It suggests that the speaker is more intelligent than the readers, which makes readers respect the speaker.

B.
It suggests that the speaker and readers are unlike other people, which makes readers feel special.

C.
It suggests that the speaker and readers are in the same position, which creates a bond between the two.

D.
It suggests that the speaker is honest and unbiased, which makes readers trust the speaker.