Which of the following sentences from "the pin" best supports the optimistic tone in the story ?
i could and would work hard to improve my situation, i wore a corny-looking straw hat like old-time politicians used to wear at conventions.
i boldly walked up to people and introduced myself.
now i wear a pin on my lapel that says "freshman class president."

A. I could and would work hard to improve my situation

imparadis't in one anothers arms  

the happier eden, shall enjoy their fill  

of bliss on bliss, while i to hell am thrust,  

where neither joy nor love, but fierce desire,  

among our other torments not the least,  

still unfulfill'd with pain of longing pines;  

yet let me not forget what i have gain'd  

from their own mouths; all is not theirs it seems:  

one fatal tree there stands of knowledge call'd,  

forbidden them to taste: knowledge forbidd'n?  

suspicious, reasonless. why should their lord  

envie them that? can it be sin to know,

i believe it is the bright red satin shirt.