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Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 1

Question 4 • SC-English 3 Honors

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?

Answer
A
It creates the setting by hinting at a period in time when men were more inclined to treat women with respect.
B
It develops the conflict by creating tension as the other men in the story realize the County Attorney actually sympathizes with women.
C
It enhances the theme of the story by showing that some men are capable of treating women with respect, even if it does not seem so.
D
It characterizes the County Attorney as someone desirous of showing respect to women, even if he does not mean it.

Explanation

“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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