What is the symbolic meaning of the relationship between light and dark in the story?

Acomplex sentence contains . one subject and one verb

Write a 250-word essay in which you explain the theme of women’s strength and bravery in the poem.

What is implied in this sentence from mark twain's "the £1,000,000 bank-note"? i was puzzled, and wanted to discuss the matter a little further, but they didn't; so i took my leave, feeling hurt and insulted to be made the butt of what was apparently some kind of a practical joke, and yet obliged to put up with it, not being in circumstances to resent affronts from rich and strong folk.