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Which answer choice describes a moment of situational irony in Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass?

Douglass finds that he will have to work as a field hand after trying to avoid field work his whole life.

Mr. Covey's attempts to break Douglass's will with oppressive violence only serve to inspire Douglass to seek his freedom.

Mr. Covey tries to tame a team of unbroken oxen by giving them to Douglass, even though he has no experience with oxen.

Mr. Covey tries to whip Douglass for being disrespectful, but Douglass fights back, which makes Mr. Covey respect him.

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I’m pretty sure the correct answer is C, I think.
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C because it makes more sense to me
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