The description of how Lady Carlotta put the doctrine of non-interference into practice (lines 82306-38315) mainly serves to-

Foreshadow her capacity for deception.

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Illustrate the subtle cruelty in her nature.

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Provide a humorous insight into her character.

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Explain a surprising change in her behavior.

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The correct option is C Provide a humorous insight into her character.
The description of the incidence where Lady Carlotta put into action her doctrine of non-interference is a humorous anecdote. Lady Carlotta puts the doctrine of non-interference into practice only when one of her "most eloquent exponents" (someone who often criticized Carlotta for her interference in people's business) was stuck in a tree when an angry boar was nearby. This incident suggests that Lady Carlotta has a sense of humor. This description does not serve to do what the options A, B and D suggest. Only option C fits into the context.

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