Which best describes why this excerpt is ironic?
A. Frank should be insulted that people say that a man writes her books, but she actually views it as a compliment.
B. Fritz feels that Frank should not go out alone, but Frank does not seem to care what other people think.
C. Frank actually has a man who writes her books, but she denies this fact because she does not want people to know.
D. Fritz warns Frank that people will question why she is going out alone at night, but it is actually Fritz himself who does not want her to go.
Answer (1)
The excerpt illustrates irony as Frank perceives the misconception that a man writes her books as a compliment, while it actually reflects a societal underestimation of women. This challenges traditional gender roles as Frank embraces her independence. Overall, the answer reveals how misunderstandings about gender can lead to contradictory interpretations. ;
