Which of the following best states the explicit meaning of this excerpt from equiano’s autobiography?

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Which phrase best describes the role of irony in a written book? a. to validate readers’ beliefs b. to defy readers’ expectations c. to represent an idea d. to dramatize events apex

Short stories by male dark romantic writers explored insanity, also called madness, as suffered by young women. what is the tone of this passage?