Read the excerpt below and answer the question. He, Okonkwo was called a flaming fire. How could he have begotten a woman for a son? At Nwoye's
age Okonkwo had already become famous throughout Umualia for his wrestling and his fearlessness.
He sighed heavily, and as if in sympathy the smoldering log also sighed. And immediately Okonkwo's
eyes were opened and he saw the whole matter clearly. Living fire begets cold, Impotent ash.

Which literary element present in this excerpt from Things Fall Apart helps to develop the theme of masculinity?
Select all that apply.

A. symbolism
B. irony
C. characterization
D. imagery