The equation of a straight line drawn through the focus of the parabola $y^2 = -4x$ at an angle of $120^\circ$ to the $x$-axis is:

  • A
    $y + \sqrt{3}(x - 1) = 0$
  • B
    $y - \sqrt{3}(x - 1) = 0$
  • C
    $y + \sqrt{3}(x + 1) = 0$
  • D
    $y - \sqrt{3}(x + 1) = 0$

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