What is a character trait about the main girl in the white umbrella (Instead of selfish and clever)

How does this comparison reinforce what powell is trying to say in this paragraph

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

Select 4 statements which could be considered a "theme" of a story, play, poem, etc. a. sometimes the most profound ideas can come from unfamiliar places. b. my best friend jeffrey has many unusual interests. c. once a man gives his soul over to evil, he can never go back. d the three sheepdogs lay around the yard all day. e a priest's collar has an unusual effect upon people. f innocence is a powerful force in a world full of corruption. g king lear is a play shakespeare wrote later. evil often wears the disguise of innocence.