Question

What does Steele mainly criticize through the Trumpet Club characters?

• A. Scientific beliefs
• B. Military life
• C. Superstition
• D. Conversational habits and social pretensions

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Conversational habits and social pretensions

Through the quirky members of The Trumpet Club, Steele gently mocks how people misuse conversation—for boasting, gossiping, dominating discussions, or pretending to be more knowledgeable than they are. It's a clever and lighthearted social critique, wrapped in humor and wit, typical of Steele's style in The Tatler.