The answer you are looking for is: The use of satire makes readers realize that Tom is foolish because he doesn’t fear the devil.
I hope that this statement is between your options.
In pieces of literature, performing arts or dances, satire is a genre that is used to ridicule or shame someone through wittiness and in form of humour.
If Tom did something satirical to the person-receiver the reader would interpret Tom as hilarious or witty, but also the reader may imply that Tom was being rude and immature or somehow insensitive.
The meaning of this is basically whatever doesn't break you makes you stronger. As you struggle you learn from it. You will be stronger tomorrow because you have struggled in the past.
