Miss Brill Questions on He Shook His Head, Lighted a Cigarette, Slowly Breathed a Great Deep Puff Into Her Face, and Even While She Was Still Talking and Laughing, Flicked the Match Away and Walked On

Miss Brill

The gentleman's actions toward the woman in "Miss Brill" can be described as "condescending." He treats her as inferior, evidenced by shaking his head in mockery, blowing cigarette smoke in her face,...

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Miss Brill

The quotations from "Miss Brill" exemplify irony and plot development. The first quote is ironic as Miss Brill's beloved fur, which brings her joy, becomes the source of her disappointment when...

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