Question

Steele’s contributions to The Spectator primarily focused on:

• A. Political criticism
• B. Social manners and morality
• C. Scientific discoveries
• D. Religious doctrine

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Social manners and morality

The Spectator was a London daily periodical, written by Richard Steele and Joseph Addison from March 1711-December 1712, with the goal of commenting upon and improving the manners, morals, and literature of the day. Subscribers could enjoy the essays over their tea tables and use them as matter for conversation.