To what extent does the life and works of Dimitri Shostakovich suggest that he was a critic rather than a stooge of the Stalinist regime?
a) Shostakovich was a critic, resisting regime influence.
b) Shostakovich was a stooge, complying with regime demands.
c) Shostakovich's stance is ambiguous and open to interpretation.
d) Shostakovich balanced criticism with cooperation.