The main topic of this passage is Jourdain’s vanity. The focus is on Jourdain's pride in his appearance and his desire for approval regarding his new suit, which he believes looks handsome, despite the opinions of the Music Master and Dancing Master indicating otherwise.
The Would-Be Gentleman
by Olfson, Lewy
MUSIC MASTER: Music and dancing are not tricks, sir.
JOURDAIN (Dismissively): Well, whatever it is. Oh, I almost forgot. I want your opinions of my new suit! Isn’t it handsome?
MUSIC MASTER: Oh, quite! (Aside) Quite hideous, that is!
DANCING MASTER: It’s just right! (Aside) Just right for a fool!
JOURDAIN: Look at these colors, how elegantly they become me. You could search throughout Paris, and not another gentleman would you find that has a suit like this one.
DANCING MASTER: I well believe that!
The Would-Be Gentleman, by Moliere, adapted by Lewy Olfson © This play is reprinted from Plays, The Drama Magazine for Young People with the permission of the publisher Plays/Sterling Partners Inc. 897 Washington Street #600160, Newton, MA 02460
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which is a main topic of this passage?
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Responses
Jourdain’s vanity
Jourdain’s vanity
the Music Master’s insincerity
the Music Master’s insincerity
the Dancing Master’s trickery
the Dancing Master’s trickery
Jourdain’s musical knowledge
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