Question

Read the excerpt below and answer the question.

Without saying a word, Berthe seized the child, kissed it and hugged it to her. Then she raised her tear-filled eyes to him, asking: "Did you say that the mother was dead?" He answered: "Yes—just now—in my arms. I had broken with her since summer. I knew nothing. The physician sent for me." Then Berthe murmured: "Well, we will bring up the little one."

In this excerpt from "A Wedding Gift," the scene is _____.

a) an example of situational irony because Berthe behaves in a surprising way

b) an example of the theme of redemption because the child has another chance

c)an example of dramatic irony because Berthe behaves in a surprising way

d)an example of the theme of tragedy because the infant's mother has just died

Answer 1

A-- an example of situational irony because Berthe behaves in a surprising way

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Answer 2

A-- an example of situational irony because Berthe behaves in a surprising way