While often viewed as a story about divine deliverance, what crucial aspect of personal responsibility and societal transformation does the Book of Esther highlight?

A The importance of maintaining strict adherence to religious law as a means of ensuring divine favor. B The necessity of passive acceptance of fate and reliance solely on divine intervention. C The power of individual courage, strategic action, and communal solidarity in challenging injustice and advocating for the vulnerable. D The inherent superiority of the Jewish people and their divinely ordained right to rule.