In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the house is packed with people after the duke hangs his signs. Which statement best explains how this could be viewed as evidence of satire?
Answer
A
It satirizes the fact that those who are less formally educated often unintentionally fool those who are more educated.
B
It satirizes the fact that those who claim to be the most intelligent and well educated are actually the easiest to fool.
C
It satirizes the fact that society often claims to like proper art while actually preferring things that are slightly unsavory.
D
It satirizes the fact that people are often willing to pay any price for something if they think it will impress others.
Explanation
The duke’s signs make the show seem improper by announcing that women and children are not admitted. That warning attracts a packed audience, revealing a gap between society’s claims to respect respectable entertainment and its eagerness to see something scandalous. This makes “society often claims to like proper art while actually preferring things that are slightly unsavory” the best explanation of the satire.
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