Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles.COUNTY ATTORNEY (with the gallantry of a young politician).Which best describes the effect of the word “gallantry” in this excerpt?

“Gallantry” means courteous or chivalrous behavior, so the stage direction suggests that the County Attorney is making a show of respect toward women. The phrase “of a young politician” hints that this politeness may be calculated or insincere, which best matches the description of someone who acts respectful even if he does not mean it.

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