What was the purpose of Eça de Queirós' use of irony in his writing? a) To entertain his readers with humorous stories. b) To criticize Portugues...

What was the purpose of Eça de Queirós' use of irony in his writing?


a) To entertain his readers with humorous stories.
b) To criticize Portuguese society and promote progress.
c) To create a new literary style.
d) To express his pessimism about the future of Portugal.