Question

What literary goal did Addison express in The Spectator?

• A. To combine wit with morality
• B. To offer pure entertainment and diversion for the educated public.
• C. To rigorously critique the political corruption prevalent in London.
• D. To champion the rise of the novel as the predominant literary form.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. To combine wit with morality

• Addison wrote: "I shall endeavor to enliven morality with wit, and wit with morality," showing the aim to entertain and educate morally.