Angelica is characterized as selfish and deceitful, focused on her desires and the physical aspects of relationships, while being self-sustaining and influenced by internal indulgence.
The correct answer to the given question is option C).
Based on the provided text, Angelica is characterized as selfish and deceitful. The text indicates that she is someone who is influenced by her own desires and the satisfaction they bring, shown in the statement 'She was entertained only by the gratification of her desires and by the direct exercise of her own charm.'
Furthermore, Angelica seems to possess an indifference to the usual means of romance such as cleverness and charm, transforming any such affair to suit her physical inclinations as mentioned in 'if any of these assailed her too strongly she would immediately resolve the affair to a physical basis.'
Moreover, she sustains herself 'wholly from within', suggesting a selfish nature, as she does not seek to enrich herself through relationships or external influences but rather through internal indulgence and desire.