Read the concluding sentence from A Wife for My Son.

Fatiha danced with a liveliness unleashed by her anxiety, her worry, her regrets; she danced to forget and for the moment she felt free.

How does the word choice affect the tone at the end of the story?

A Wife for My Son

a. As Fatiha is dancing, phrases like “danced to forget” suggest that she has decided to ignore her hesitation and will willingly embrace the idea of marriage, which creates an elated tone.
b. As Fatiha is dancing, phrases like “she felt free” suggest that she has figured out a way to avoid getting married, which creates a relieved tone.
c. Although Fatiha is dancing, phrases like “liveliness unleashed by her anxiety, her worry” suggest that she is dancing to escape rather than to celebrate, which creates a defeated tone.
d. Although Fatiha is dancing, phrases like “for the moment” suggest that she is annoyed at the prospect of a tedious wedding celebration, which creates a frustrated tone.