He's talking morals after abandoning his wife in a roadside diner.
He tells the anecdote of his mother because he thinks the boy is wrong for fleeing his mother. It's not ironic since Mr. Shiflet does it on purpose. Ironically, he is blaming himself for abandoning his mother, who was a divine gift. He recently left his wife at a diner. He should know better than to abandon people...
The irony about Anneke's statement that life is a lot harder for men is that it is somewhat easier to be a woman since men are having a hard time. I hope this answer helps. Have a great day!
I believe that humans are similar to animals, just more advanced. According to General Zaroff, the only thing that destinguishes humans from animals is the ability to reason. When he explains why he believed humans were the most dangerous game, he states, "It must have courage, cunning, and, above all, it must be able to reason."
In my personal experience, humans are similar to animals due to social structures and instincts. As much as we like to think humans are civil, almost everything humans do is for survival, just like animals. I also agree with Rainsford when he states at the beginning of the story that the world "is made of hunters and huntees." That logic applies to both humans and animals, and it creates balance in the world.
Alliteration - the recurrence of initial consonant sounds - rubber baby buggy bumpers
Onomatopoeia - words that imitate the sound they describe - plunk, whiz, pop
