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“She is a waitress at his lordships club. My God! The Proletariat! The lower middle classes, sir. Well, yes, by stretching it a bit, perhaps.” quote by P G Wodehouse
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““She is a waitress at his lordships club. My God! The Proletariat! The lower middle classes, sir. Well, yes, by stretching it a bit, perhaps.””

P G Wodehouse

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker humorously critiques class distinctions, exaggerating the notion of the proletariat in a satirical tone.

In simple terms: Satire of social classes.

Key Takeaway

Question social labels.

Themes

class satire humor social critique irony British literature

Mood

wry lighthearted

Type

satirical commentary

When to use this quote

  • Literary analysis
  • social commentary
  • humor writing

Key Concepts

class consciousness satirical exaggeration social hierarchy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this exaggeration reveal about class perceptions?
  • How does humor affect serious social topics?
A Different Perspective

Satire may oversimplify complex class issues.

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