The underlined portion of text highlights the irony of this incident because. Jane is accustomed to interacting with men, yet this interaction startles her while women’s roles were restrictive during the period, Jane fears independence Jane notes the contrast between the nature of the act and the meaning that it held for her although she does not know it, the reader is aware that this moment will determine Jane’s fate

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility