Answer:
Mrs. Pringle uses the dinner party as a way to improve her own social status, as well as the social status of her daughter as she is concerned about the aesthetic value of the party and about impressing Oliver Farnsworth, who is the guest of honor.
I would say shadow, not 100% sure though
Answer:
it is often necessary to tell small lies
Explanation:
so that no one gets hurt
The word aesthetic is most closely related to beauty.