Question

What is the primary purpose of Comedy of Manners?

• A. To instruct audiences on the correct social etiquette and moral virtues.
• B. To satirize the behavior and customs of high society
• C. To depict the lives and struggles of the lower and middle classes.
• D. To focus solely on slapstick humor and physical comedy for entertainment.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. To satirize the behavior and customs of high society

• Comedy of Manners mocks the social norms and artificial behaviors of the upper class.

• It uses witty dialogue and sharp satire.

• It exposes hypocrisy, vanity, and pretentiousness.