Pauline Newman recalled the feelings of the workers: "I can see the young people, mostly women, walking down and not caring what might happen. The spirit, I think the spirit of a conqueror, led them on. They didn't know what was in store for them, didn't really think of the hunger, cold, loneliness, and what could happen to them. They didn't care on that particular day; that was their day." Which best states the author’s purpose for including this quote in the text?
A. to give the reader important facts about the number of workers striking
B. to persuade the reader that the workers were foolish and irresponsible
C. to help the reader understand the courage and determination of the workers
D. to show the reader how Pauline Newman helped the striking workers