What effect does the comedic resolution of this excerpt have on the passage's overall meaning?

A It provides insight into Twain's uncertainty
about his future out West and the opportunities
in the new territory.

B It suggests that in the end, everything works out
well for Western adventurers when individuals
reflect on their experiences.

C It relieves tension regarding the constant
possibility of uncertainty and tragedy awaiting
Easterners in an unfamiliar context.

D It undermines the seriousness of any moral
lesson that might be found in Roughing It and
highlights the personal narrative of Twain.