The manners and .......... of the nouveau riche is a recurrent ......... in the literature.

The blanks need words that describe behavioral characteristics and a literary concept that appears repeatedly.

Option 1 -> style, motif -> 'style' fits but 'motif' is more for artistic elements than literary themes.

Option 2 -> morals, story -> 'morals' works but 'story' is too general for repeated literary elements.

Option 3 -> wealth, theme -> 'wealth' doesn't describe behavior; 'theme' fits the second blank perfectly.

Option 4 -> morals, theme -> 'morals' describes behavioral standards perfectly, and 'theme' correctly identifies recurring literary ideas.

When authors write about the newly wealthy, they often explore their morals - the ethical standards and behavioral codes that guide their actions. These moral questions become a recurring theme in literature, appearing again and again as writers examine how sudden wealth affects character and values.