After a while, the weather grew milder, and the clouds lifted somewhat. The troop ceased to shiver, and their spirits began to improve. They grew more and more cheerful, and finally began to chaff each other and insult passengers along the highway. This showed that they were awaking to an appreciation of life and its joys once more.
In this excerpt, how does the setting enhance the description of the characters?
The cloudy weather reflects the gray uniforms of the troops.
The freezing weather results in cold behavior from the troops.
The weather is getting worse, much like the attitudes of the troops.
The weather is improving, much like the attitudes of the troops.