Which option most accurately describes the concept of sentimentalism?

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A denial of the inherent kindness in human natureA focus on sympathy's ability to enable people to share in the feelings of others' suffering and happinessA profound admiration for the forces of natureA satirical take on the emotional interest that arose from Enlightenment rationalism

Explanation

Sentimentalism centers on the importance of sympathy, highlighting how it allows individuals to experience the emotions of others, such as their pain and joy. It does not reject the idea of human goodness, nor is it primarily about reverence for nature or a parody of emotional expression linked to Enlightenment thought.