Which of the following is NOT a literary function of Emily’s time spent with the nuns at the convent?

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Emily faces the contrast between sanity and madness within the human psyche.Emily is challenged by feelings of guilt and memories of past wrongdoings.Emily gains insight into the advantages of living a secluded monastic life.Emily uncovers the background story of Sister Agnes.Emily experiences a transformation through her interactions with the convent community.

Explanation

Emily’s stay at the convent serves several literary purposes: she confronts the conflict between reason and madness (A), wrestles with guilt and past sins (B), and learns about Sister Agnes’s history (D). However, the narrative does not focus on Emily appreciating the benefits of a cloistered existence (C), making this the incorrect function.