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Wednesday, 25 April 2018

Importance of being Earnest

Who is Ernest?
He is the protagonist of the drama who plays the double role. He is called Jack and has the feelings towards Gwendolen, cousin of his friend.

Why does Cecily have to keep a diary?
She keeps the diary because she wants to add adventurous life.
What are the Characteristics of Jack and Gwendolen being different?
Both are frank and humble and has the civilized behavior towards
people. In their personalities, there is no element of pretending. They are made for each other.
Why did Algernon create a fictional friend?
He has created a fictional brother named Bunbury. All he did to avoid the social
obligations.  

Who finds the cigarette case?
Algernon finds the case and it creates suspicion thoughts that Jack might be playing the double role.
Who gave Algernon the address of Jacks country house?
Lady Bracknell.
How does Jack become Cecily's guardian?
He was the adopted son of Thomas Cardew.He was the grandfather of Cecily. After the death of Thomas Cardew Jack became her legal guardian.
Who left Jack in a bag?
He was found at Victorian railway station. Jack was adopted by a
wealthy family. Miss Prism, who left him there.
What is the Symbolism of Earnest?
Earnest means honest. It shows that there is something precious about being Earnest.

What is the subtitle of the Drama?
The subtitle of the "Importance of being Earnest, is "A TRIVIAL COMEDY FOR SERIOUS PEOPLE"

Describe the themes in 'The Importance of Being Earnest'?
Lies, respect and popularity, society and status and Secret personalities are the themes.

Who was Cecily?
She was the granddaughter of Thomas Cardew. She is lovely and compassionate towards her relatives. She has the habit of keeping diary wherever she goes. Jack is her guardian. 
What was the reason both Cecily and Gwendolyn like the name Ernest?
Both believed that name Earnest could be the honest man in emotions, love and feelings. That is why both have the same impact.
Who is Meriman?
He is the butler in Jack's house.

Define comedy of manners?
It is a form of entertainment which satirizes the manners and
affections of an upper class.

Describe the setting of the play?
When the play starts we have seen characters in London and Hertfordshire, we have seen the picture of England which is set in the late 19th century.
What is the first conflict in the play?
First conflict Lady Bracknell, she does not permit Gwendolyn to marry Jack. She wants a husband for her daughter that is rich and should have the higher status in society.
How does Wilde's describe the aristocratic class?
He says aristocratic class hide their true nature. They follow trivial traditions.
Who is dandy in the play?
Algernon, however Dandy is the name given to a person who gives special importance upon physical appearance.
Who is Lady Bracknell?
She is a snobbish lady of upper class. Her primary goal is to see her daughter marriage. She has authoritarian and narrow-minded personality.

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