it has a non-science bias, or a opinion bias (idk my bias's)
As a general rule, really great novels contain universal truths. Universal truth in a story gives readers an opportunity to look through the plot more wisely, to question themselves, analyze and to be engaged in controversy. It is something that is unanimously believed and no matter from which perspective it is discussed. Universal Truths are the things which are agreed to be true and does not change from person to person, in other words it is agreed by all people.
The answer c.) it creates a mood of gloom, I hope this helps.