What was the likely reason that the author chose to include several rhetorical questions in paragraph 1?

In 3–5 complete sentences, thoroughly explain how your protagonist changes from the beginning of the story to the end in your module one short story? provide at least two specific details from the text to show how the protagonist changes from the beginning of the story to the end. the story is "the rule of the game" by amy tan

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?

What element does susan b. anthony include in this passage to strengthen her argument?