Poem: President Lincoln's Declaration of Emancipation, January 1, 1863 by Frances E. W. Harper

Question

Question:
The poem is an analogy for which of the following?
A-The way the Emancipation Proclamation made life better for Americans for years, just like being cast on a dark land
B-The way knowledge can made things more clear, just like the way the sun makes the day clear after a dark night
C-The way the Emancipation Proclamation made people feel trapped, just like the way people in prison feel trapped
D-the way the president wanted to make sure everyone had a beautiful view of America, just like people who live in the country have

I think it is A, can someone check my answer.