Read this passage from Poe's "The Black Cat":
From my infancy I was noted for the docility and humanity of my disposition. My tenderness of heart was even so conspicuous as to make me the jest of my companions. I was especially fond of animals, and was indulged by my parents with a great variety of pets. With these I spent most of my time, and never was so happy as when feeding and caressing them.
Based on the context of the passage, what does the word docility most likely mean?
A.
Sadness and regret
B.
Anger and wildness
C.
Calmness and obedience
D.
Confusion and irrationality
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