What is the theme of this poem by Langston Hughes?

Still Here

I have been scared and battered
My hopes the wind done scattered
Snow has friz’ me,
Sun has baked me,
Looks like between ‘em they done
Tried to make me
Stop laughin,
Stop lovin’,
Stop livin’ –
But I don’t care!
I’m still here!


A.stamina


B.death


C.suffering


D.defiance