PART A: How does Elizabeth's attitude towards Lady Catherine create humor in this excerpt?
A.
Elizabeth feigns respect and diffidence to the arrogant Lady Catherine, whom she does
not respect, thus adding to the humor of the scene.
B.
Elizabeth acts deliberately elusive when questioned by Lady Catherine, who is
unaccustomed to such behavior, thus adding to the humor of the scene.
C.
Elizabeth refuses to tell Lady Catherine the truth about her and Mr. Darcy, thus
creating misunderstanding between them and contributing to the comedy of the
scene.
D.
Elizabeth is genuinely baffled about the rumor, as she rejected Mr. Darcy's proposal,
but Lady Catherine does not believe her; this miscommunication thus adds to the
comedy.