Which of the following statements best describes the behavior of the upper-class characters in Congreve's The Way of the World ?
Correct answer: B. They are almost universally selfabsorbed and willing to do anything to get what they want.
- A. They are somewhat jaded, but all are finally good at heart.
- B. They are almost universally selfabsorbed and willing to do anything to get what they want.
- C. They tend to value love above money and honor.
- D. They provide a moral example for the lower classes.
Explanation
Congreve’s Restoration society is portrayed as cynical, materialistic, and dominated by self-interest, especially in matters of marriage and inheritance. Although Millamant and Mirabell show genuine feeling, the broader upper-class world is largely self-absorbed and manipulative.
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