Find the angle $\alpha$ between the tangents drawn from the point $(-2, -1)$ to the parabola $y^2 = 4x$. What is the value of $\tan \alpha$?

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $1/3$
  • D
    $1/2$

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