Questions and Answers
What is the central theme of 'The luncheon'?
The theme of social class and wealth, and the impact of societal expectations on individuals.
What is the significance of the title 'The luncheon' in the context of the story?
The title refers to the expensive lunch that the woman orders, which becomes a symbol of the class divide and the narrator's discomfort with his inability to afford such extravagance.
How does the narrator feel about the woman inviting him to lunch?
The narrator is hesitant at first but feels obligated to accept the invitation due to social conventions and his desire to impress the woman.
