The Importance of Being Earnest Study Questions

The Importance of Being Earnest
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Question 1
The play was interesting and humorous. One of the parts that made me laugh was when Algernon was having a dialogue with his servant about the latter’s family life. The servant responded by saying, “No Sir, it isn’t an interesting subject. I never think of it myself” (Visceral, 2015).
Question 2
Both Jack and Algernon feel the need to invent Ernest and Bunbury to find an escape from the high life expectations set by society. They benefit from the use of imaginary people by going away from home and being free from their names. This gives them a leeway to do whatever they want.
Question 3
Aristocracy in Earnest values respectability and the effort to do the correct thing. Unlike our current values, the Victorians valued style and social status more than anything else. This might explain why Lady Bracknell insisted on knowing Jack’s biological background.
Question 4
Lady Bracknell’s statement on not talking bad about society is true. This is because dismissing or talking ill of society is a trait that social misfits use to comfort themselves regarding why they find it challenging to keep up and fit in.
Question 5
It is not ironic that Lady Bracknell marries into society and immediately becomes its defendant. She might have been ignorant that society members are human and need minor adjustments to appear stylish and high-end as the socially advantaged. This is seen when she evaluates Cecily’s physical appearance.
Question 6
The food fight observed in Jack and Algernon at the former’s upcountry residence symbolizes short-term pleasure and distraction from the main problem at hand. They were discovered to be...