Read this excerpt from "Goodbye to All That" by Joan Didion.

We stayed ten days, and then we took an afternoon flight back to Los Angeles, and on the way home from the airport that night I could see the moon on the Pacific and smell jasmine all around and we both knew that there was no longer any point in keeping the apartment we still kept in New York.

Which statement best explains how the imagery in the excerpt affects the meaning of the text?


It highlights the isolation and loneliness of life in Los Angeles, demonstrating that Didion faces the same problems there that she faced in New York.

It captures the beauty and serenity of life in Los Angeles, suggesting why Didion feels more content living there than she did in New York.

It provides an unrealistic and idealized impression of Los Angeles, showing that Didion has not changed at all.

It depicts the dark and mysterious atmosphere of Los Angeles, indicating why Didion is drawn to this new, exciting city.