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I would most likely say the 3rd one!
The answer that best describes the tone in those lines is b, lonely.
<span>A physician or surgeon must be completely skilled – physically,
mentally, and emotionally. He should have physical coordination, endurance and
strength to efficiently perform the procedures such as surgery and other
treatments. In addition, he must be mentally alert and capable of making wise
decisions based on his training and experience. Finally, he must be emotionally
mature so that he can sympathize and understand his patients.</span>
It had little to do with slavery or race. The only time when it showed abolitionism is near the end of the story, everything else is mainly about women and their roles in society.