Read this excerpt from Little Women.

Dear little bird! See, Jo, how tame it is… I used to call them my birds last summer, and Mother said they reminded her of me—busy, quaker-colored creatures, always near the shore, and always chirping that contented little song of theirs. You are the gull, Jo, strong and wild, fond of the storm and the wind, flying far out to sea, and happy all alone…
Which of the following character traits is the best explanation for why Beth tells Jo the gulls remind her of Jo?

A: Jo is a tomboy.

B: Jo is hot-tempered.

C: Jo is loyal.

D: Jo is independent.