The author reinforces the social and economic context of the story by revealing that the family has a butler. The presence of a butler like Oakshott signifies a level of wealth and social standing, reflecting the upper-class lifestyle in which the characters reside.
Jeeves Takes Charge
by P. G. Wodehouse
When I got to the house, Oakshott, the butler, told me that Florence was in her room, watching her maid pack. Apparently there was a dance on at a house about twenty miles away that night, and she was motoring over with some of the Easeby lot and would be away some nights. Oakshott said she had told him to tell her the moment I arrived; so I trickled into the smoking-room and waited, and presently in she came. A glance showed me that she was perturbed, and even peeved. Her eyes had a goggly look, and altogether she appeared considerably pipped.
"Jeeves Takes Charge" by P. G. Wodehouse
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
How does the author reinforce the social and economic context of the story?
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Responses
by discussing the details of a nearby dance
by discussing the details of a nearby dance
by describing Florence’s discontented demeanor
by describing Florence’s discontented demeanor
by revealing that the family has a butler
by revealing that the family has a butler
by demonstrating Bertie’s patience
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