Read this passage from the analects, an important text containing many of confucius's words and teachings.

the master said, "observe what a man has in mind to do when his father is living, and then observe what he does when his father is dead. if, for three years, he makes no changes to his father's ways, he can be said to be a good son."

confucius, the analects
which of the following statements summarizes the passage?

a. sons should be specially honored by their fathers if they follow in their footsteps indiscriminately.

b. children are devoted to their fathers if they obey them both in life and after death.

c. sons should be regularly evaluated by their fathers on their intentions and behavior.

d. children should be able to distinguish between the wise and foolish actions of their fathers.