PART A: How does Mrs. Pringle use the dinner party as a way to improve her own social status, as well as the social status of her daughter? A She uses the dinner party to show off how beautiful her daughter is to society, in hopes of elevating both of their statuses.
B She uses the dinner party to invite guests who will impress others and be interested in marrying her daughter. C She uses the dinner party to show people how much money she and her daughter have to spare.
D She uses the dinner party to prove to people that she and her daughter are of high class, despite not having much money.