Read Madame Jourdain’s aside from line 9.

Question

MADAME JOURDAIN [Aside] He scratches him where it itches.

What inference can be made about the relationship between Dorante and Monsieur Jourdain from this aside?
A. It suggests that Monseiur Jordain’s vanity and insecurity make him vulnerable to Dorante’s flattery.
B. It suggests that Monsieur Jourdain’s high standards lead Dorante to make an extra effort to please him.
C. It suggests that Monsieur Jourdain has taken a stance against Dorante that is bold enough to impress his wife.
D. It suggests that Dorante’s polite manner toward Monsieur Jourdain masks Dorante’s fear of the other man.

Answer 1

The correct inference that can be made from Madame Jourdain's aside, "He scratches him where it itches," is:

A. It suggests that Monsieur Jourdain’s vanity and insecurity make him vulnerable to Dorante’s flattery.

This interpretation highlights how Dorante is likely appealing to Monsieur Jourdain’s vanity and insecurities, thereby suggesting that he is manipulating him through flattery.