Which of the following most accurately describes the relationship between Darwin’s On the Origin of Species and Victorian society and its ideals ?

• A. Darwin’s work echoed Victorian thought with its emphasis on struggle while disrupting Victorian faith by decentering humans.
• B. Darwin’s work was almost universally accepted from its first appearance.
• C. Darwin’s work had little initial influence on Victorian society and culture.
• D. Almost all religious authorities rejected Darwin’s work completely.