How does the character of the bachelor add to the satire of "the storyteller"? his character provides humor in the story by revealing human weaknesses. his character is greatly exaggerated to make fun of single men such as himself. he exposes the aunt's flaws by telling an improper story that occupies the children. he exposes the aunt's hypocrisy and ineffectiveness by being mean to the children.

The correct answer is C) He exposes the aunt's flaws by telling an improper story that occupies the children.

The character of the bachelor adds to the satire of "The Storyteller" in that He exposes the aunt's flaws by telling an improper story that occupies the children.

The aunt wants the bachelor to learn his lesson but the aunt ends up learning hers instead. That is an example of situational irony that Saki uses to create satire.

Satire is the type of literature that relies on the irony of a situation and makes fun of it. Satire can make fun of personalities, human conditions, exaggerating human flaws, or signaling weaknesses.

since it is asking for her reaction to elnora's trouble at school you can rule out any answers with a positive response (b). then you can rule out (d), this is because it does not show the mother's reaction but the daughter's response. that leaves you with two options (a) and (c), by looking at the options you can rule out (c) because it isn't referring back to elnora's issues at school.

did you ever get an answer? i'm on the same question : (