The blues is a modern musical form whose lyrics usually address such topics as frustration, anger, oppression, and restlessness. Yet blues musicians claim to find joy in performing, and the musicians and fans alike say that the blues' overall effect is an affirmation of life, love, and hope. Each of the following, if true, helps to resolve the apparent conflict in the passage EXCEPT: ['Blues musicians who do not draw on their personal tragedies are no more successful than blues musicians who do.', "The irony and wit found in the blues provide a sense of perspective on life's troubles.", 'The conversion of personal sorrow into an artistic work can have a cathartic effect on artists and their audiences.', 'The sharing of blues music serves to create a cohesive, sympathetic social network.']