What does the suffix -ist mean in the word optimist?

Among the three sisters, the optimist had the brightest outlook.

A. one who does or believes something
B. one who fights conviction or principle
C. one who has imagination or inner vision
D. one who shows a trait or ability

Question from select the correct answer. what argument is susan b. anthony making in the passage? a. male citizens created the laws to secure the rights of men, so legal reform is required to secure women’s rights. b. women are often punished for committing criminal acts that are pardoned when committed by men. c. women are judged under laws supposedly written only for males, so they are entitled to the same rights as males. d. the court judge modified the original documents to arrest and try anthony unfairly. has anyone else got this?