The satirical purpose of Madame Jourdain's aside is best captured by option C: It exposes the absurdity of the class system by showing that both men are making fools of themselves. This comment highlights the ridiculousness of social dynamics and the lengths to which individuals will go to navigate class stratifications, often leading to comical situations where all parties involved are less dignified than they believe themselves to be.
Read line 57 from the selection.
MADAME JOURDAIN: [Aside] That man is making a milk-cow out of you!
What is the satirical purpose of Madame Jourdain's aside?
A. It ridicules the middle-class man by pointing out that his attempts to rise in status are actually demeaning him.
B. It ridicules the nobleman by showing that middle-class people are forcing him to be their servant.
C. It exposes the absurdity of the class system by showing that both men are making fools of themselves.
D. It exposes the nobleman’s corruption by revealing that he is stealing money from his employee.
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