Which best explains why Irving sets "The Adventure of the Mysterious Stranger" in a land of “masks and gondolas”?
A
The setting is symbolic of the idea that innocence cannot be outgrown.B
The setting is symbolic of the idea that a life of quiet study is the ideal pursuit.C
The setting is symbolic of the idea that appearances can be deceiving.D
The setting is symbolic of the idea that ease and affluence are available to all.