Which is the strongest transition word to use at the beginning of the underlined sentence? Life seemed absurd and at times meaningless. It isn’t surprising that artists with compassion felt that society was broken, too.

A. However, it isn't surprising that artists with compassion felt that society was broken, too.
B. Finally, it isn't surprising that artists with compassion felt that society was broken, too.
C. Instead, it isn't surprising that artists with compassion felt that society was broken, too.
D. Therefore, it isn't surprising that artists with compassion felt that society was broken, too.