I think C is the best option
D. Mrs. Mallard had loved her husband, but she is happy that she is free.
I think this is accurate, and out of the options it looks like the best choice, but I am not certain.
Answer:
Because, in theory, they know more about life in general.
The tone is "determined" to change, to get away from racism and injustice and to become real good people, to bring back dignity to those people who had been wrongly mistreated.