Read this excerpt from part two of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act . LANCELOT: But this won't do. As long as there was only one of us— GUENEVERE: There's been two all along, Lancelot. I've more self-control than you—that's all. But I broke down tonight. I knew I oughtn't to tell you—now. But I knew I would. Why does the author choose to have Guenevere confess in this way?
Answer
A
to critically reveal the consequences of being unfaithful in marriage
B
to humorously illustrate Guenevere’s inability to make a decision
C
to critically reveal the inner struggles faced by many traditional women
D
to humorously depict Guenevere’s struggle between abandon and control
Explanation
Guenevere says she has had the same feelings as Lancelot but has kept them under control: “I've more self-control than you.” Then she admits she “broke down” and knew she would tell him, showing her conflict between restraint and giving in. The author presents this struggle humorously, so D, “to humorously depict Guenevere’s struggle between abandon and control,” is the best answer.
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