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Ivenika [448]
3 years ago
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What is the intended meaning behind Kaufman’s use of understatement in relation to American drama?

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Degger [83]3 years ago
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The intented meaning behind Kaufman's use of understatement in relation to American drama is to show how the British act in serious situations. He is simply making fun of them and the way they behave. Kaufman is parodying British manners through the unconcerned characters.
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