What Does the Notion of Retribution Imply

What does the notion of retribution imply?

A) An offender's actions are a reflection of the society he/she lives in; thus, rehabilitation should be the first response.
B) An offender's actions are a reflection of the society he/she lives in; thus, social justice comes from social change.
C) An offender deserves to be punished and that the punishment should be disproportionately severe to act as a strong deterrent to all.
D) An offender deserves to be punished and that the punishment should be proportionate to the severity of the wrongdoing.