"Ivan is an incredibly strong fellow," remarked the general, "but he has the misfortune to be deaf and dumb. A simple fellow, but, I'm afraid, like all his race, a bit of a savage."
“is he Russian?”
"He is a Cossack," said the general, and his smile showed red lips and pointed teeth.
“So am I.
"Come," he said, "we shouldn't be chatting here. We can talk later.
Now you want clothes, food, rest. You shall have them. This is a most restful spot."
Why are these paragraphs an example of satire?
A. The general is ridiculing Ivan, as well as himself, for being a Cossack.
B. The general means the opposite when he calls his château a "restful spot."
C. The general means the opposite when he describes Ivan as "incredibly strong."
D. The general is ridiculing Rainsford for needing food and rest so soon.
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The correct answer is A. The general is ridiculing Ivan, as well as himself, for being a Cossack.
This passage allows for a satirical interpretation by highlighting the general's condescending remarks about Ivan's condition and background while also subtly poking fun at the general's own identity as a Cossack. The general's tone and the context suggest an underlying mockery of both Ivan's perceived savagery and the stereotype associated with their ethnic identity.
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