I believe u share your answer during the Publishing stage.
The correct answer is Monsignor Darcy
The formula for area of a square is (P/4)2, where P is the perimeter.
It could either be B or C. B makes sense because he was hurt by the cat, but C makes sense because his soul "took flight" from his body and "fiendish malevolence" thrilled him. Id go with choice C.