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

A. Darwins work was almost universally accepted from its first appearance.

B. Almost all religious authorities rejected Darwins work completely.

C. Darwins work had little initial influence on Victorian society and culture.

D. Darwins work echoed Victorian thought with its emphasis on struggle while disrupting Victorian faith by decentering humans.

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