How does paragraph 18 contribute to the development of the passage?

A. It clarifies the preoccupation that Amelia Earhart had with her appearance and the ways in which she coped with public disapproval.

B. It describes the secrecy that was involved with Amelia Earhart as she tried to gain experience as a female pilot.

C. It characterizes Amelia Earhart as a person who was willing to push boundaries yet still cared what others thought of her.

D. It explains the lack of equality between men and women and the resulting difficulties Amelia Earhart experienced in her attempts to become a pilot.