The Way of the World
Is Congreve being facetious when he says the play's purpose is to entertain the audience and not instruct them about life?
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Yes, Congreve is being facetious. He intends to ridicule the audience's everyday lives and suggests alternative behaviors. For example, his revelations of the marriages of the day are sharply contrasted to the ideal marriage Mirabel and Millamant discuss.