Read this passage:

On the wall exactly opposite there was a photograph of Gregor when he was a lieutenant in the army, his sword in his hand and a carefree smile on his face as he called forth respect for his uniform and bearing.

David Wyllie, trans., The Metamorphosis

Which word could replace the underlined word without changing the overall meaning of the sentence?

A.
contempt

B.
admiration

C.
happiness

D.
criticism