Answer: B) One should follow one’s conscience instead of what others dictate.
In "Self-Reliance," Emerson discusses the importance of individuality. He argues that it is very valuable for a person to follow what he believes in, instead of doing what others dictate. He believes that attaining self-sufficiency and independence is extremely important for people, and that this is what we should encourage, as opposed to conformity and social rules.
D, First person narrative uses I, me, my, etc.
I would suggest working on word choice, since you used the same words many times in the essay.
That is the answer. :)