How does the dawn that Kumalo sees at the end of the novel affect the mood of the text?

A) It creates a deeply somber mood that reflects the sense of loss that Kumalo feels over Absalom's death.
B) It ends the novel on a subdued yet optimistic or hopeful note.
C) It creates a cynical mood by contrasting the beauty of the landscape with the ugliness of South African society.
D) It ends the novel on a playful or lighthearted note.