The mood of the passage can be best described as b. humorous. The exchange between Madame Jourdain and Monsieur Jourdain is characterized by a comical tone, particularly through the exaggerated and absurd nature of Monsieur Jourdain’s aspirations to become a gentleman, despite his merchant background. Madame Jourdain’s sarcastic remarks and the overall absurdity of the situation contribute to this humorous mood.
Use the passage from "The Would-Be Gentleman" by Olfson Lewy to answer the question.
"MADAME JOURDAIN: Monsieur Jourdain, my husband, you’re a fool! Dressing up as though you’re on your way to a fancy ball! Hiring language teachers, and dancing teachers, and fencing teachers, and music teachers! The next thing I know, you’ll be paying somebody to teach you to breathe! And all because you think you can turn yourself into an aristocrat. Why don’t you face the fact that you’re a merchant, always have been a merchant, and always will be? You, a gentleman? Ha!
JOURDAIN: My dear wife, I don’t see what the fuss is about, just because I respect quality. There is nothing to compare with genteel society. There’s no true dignity except among the nobility. I would give my right arm to have been born a count or marquis. But since I wasn’t, I’m going to buy my way in!"
What is the mood of this passage?
a. lethargic
b. humorous
c. hesitant
d. futile
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