How does the description of the expression in the picture increase suspense at this point in the story

Short stories by male dark romantic writers explored insanity, also called madness, as suffered by young women. what is the tone of this passage?

What is the effect of the author's choice of the word loathsome rather than hateful in this sentence from the count of monte cristo? two soldiers were accordingly sent for, and the inspector descended a stairway, so foul, so humid, so dark, as to be loathsome to sight, smell, and respiration. it reveals that the unpleasant aspects of the stairway are manmade. it stresses the disgusting, offensive nature of the stairway. it suggests that the soldiers are used to the place and do not hate it. it implies that the effects of the stairway are felt only by the inspector.

Do you think ms. marvel reflects a growing diversity among comic book readers?