by Olfson, Lewy
MADAME JOURDAIN: . . .You, a gentleman? Ha!
JOURDAIN: My dear wife, I don’t see what the fussis about, just because I respect quality. There isnothing to compare with genteel society. There’s notrue dignity except among the nobility. I would givemy right arm to have been born a count or marquis.But since I wasn’t, I’m going to buy my way in!
The Would-Be Gentleman
, by Moliere, adapted byLewy Olfson © This play is reprinted from Plays, TheDrama Magazine for Young People with thepermission of the publisher Plays/Sterling PartnersInc. 897 Washington Street #600160, Newton, MA02460
A)
Use the excerpt from “The Would-BeGentleman” to answer the question.
Why does Jourdain use words like
genteelsociety
and
dignity
when responding to hiswife?
(1 point)
to forcefully reject her opinion of the
nobility
to justify the money he has spent to
become noble
to emphasize his commitment to joining
the aristocracy
to encourage her to actively join his
cause
1 answer
Jourdain uses words like "genteel society" and "dignity" to emphasize his commitment to joining the aristocracy. His language reflects his desire to align himself with noble values and status, indicating that he views these concepts as essential to his aspirations of being part of the nobility. Therefore, the correct answer is:
to emphasize his commitment to joining the aristocracy.
