Question

What is the main theme of The Trumpet Club?

• A. The importance of politics in daily life
• B. b) Satire of human behavior and social habits
• C. c) The development of literary criticism
• D. d) The role of women in society

Answer 1

Answer:

B. b) Satire of human behavior and social habits

Themes and Purpose

1. Satire on Society:

• The Trumpet Club serves as a humorous critique of the habits and flaws of 18th-century coffeehouse culture, where debates and discussions often descended into pointless arguments or self-indulgent storytelling.

2. Moral Reflection:

• Through its exaggerated characters, Steele encourages readers to recognize and reflect on their own tendencies toward vanity, pride, or loquacity.

3. Blending Entertainment and Morality:

• Steele’s writing often aimed to entertain while imparting moral lessons.

• The Trumpet Club’s antics are amusing, but they also subtly challenge readers to consider how they conduct themselves in social settings.