In the story two friends the friends shake hands as they say goodbye to each other. what does this detail in the plot reveal about the authors worldview?

The answer is "that men are essentially powerless"

Below are the choices that can be found elsewhere:

A. that men are essentially foolish

B. that men are essentially evil

C. that men are essentially powerless

D. that men are essentially cheerful

The answer I think is letter D which is that men are essentially cheerful