Because the battle didn’t actually “cry” as a person would. It’s just an expression that was used in the quote
I believe your answer would be horseback.
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The girl won't fight him?
OR
The girl won't fight him, will she?
<em>I'm fairly sure at least.</em>
The meaning of Gwendolen's words is that she is against the traditional idea that women are the ones who should stay at home to be in charge of the domestic duties. She shows that women might have a position of power and that men can stay at home.
The literary technique used is Paradox because Gwendolen proposes a reversal of the traditional and well-known ideas.
