write a note on humour and satire in the story? "The luncheon".
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Explanation:
Much of the humor in Somerset Maugham's short story "The Luncheon" derives from the fact that the narrator is trying to appear sophisticated, urbane, and gallant, whereas he really can't afford to be entertaining this woman in such an expensive restaurant as Foyot's. He feels relieved initially because she tells him, "I never eat anything for luncheon," and then he is appalled when she orders some of the most expensive items the place has to offer.
Answer:
"The luncheon" is a story of Maugham the author and the lady that he dated. Maugham belonged to the middle class family. Maugham says the lady to go in cheap restaurant for date but lady replied to go in rich restaurant 'The Foyots'. Maugham can not refuse to her. So, they went in the Foyots. The lady ordered the costly dish but Maugham ordered the cheap dish as the author does not have enough money. This story is full of sattire and humour.