In several of his pieces, such as the play, The Importance of Being Earnest and the novella, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Wilde shows the troubles in male relationships through the characters.
Britain, being homosexual was forbidden by law. As a result of these laws, many males were reluctant to form strong relationships with other men due to the fear of persecution.
In several of his pieces, such as the play, The Importance of Being Earnest and the novella, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Wilde shows the troubles in male relationships through the. The characters in The Importance of Being. In the play The Importance of Being Earnest, there are many types of literary techniques used.
One major skill that was seen throughout the dialog is restoration comedy. It is evident all throughout the play, mostly between Jack and Algernon. For these two characters are always battling through a war of wits in attempts to outdo the other.
Algernon and Jack constantly bicker, however they maintain a sense of professionalism. During the Victorian era, restoration comedy was widely seen, as it played. Taking out her diary , she relates their elaborate romance, complete with a ring, a broken engagement, and love letters. This revelation unsettles Algernon, who rushes to see Dr. Chasuble about getting christened. Though it is worth noting that their love is real; their love is in earnest. Gwendolen assumes that Cecily is a visitor to the house, but shows concern when she learns that Cecily is actually Mr.
Cecily corrects her, informing Gwendolen that Jack Worthing is her guardian. Mistaken identities motivate their emerging jealousies. Cash, Class, and Character. As tensions come to a head, Jack and Algernon arrive, one after the other, having separately made appointments with Dr. Chasuble to be christened later that day. Gwendolen confronts Jack, asking if he is engaged to Cecily.
He firmly denies this. They loved the name, not the men. In this way Wilde mocks the Victorian aspect of marriage as a uniting of "names"—wealth and reputation being more important than a possible lover's actual traits.
Jack asserts that he should take the name because there is no proof that he has ever been christened. Attempting to manipulate his friend, so that he can take the name for himself, Algernon insists that such a name change could be dangerous. Meanwhile, the two men squabble over muffins and teacake , until the curtain drops. Cite This Page. Chasuble to see about getting himself christened Ernest.
Meanwhile, Gwendolen arrives, having decided to pay an unexpected call at the Manor House. She is shown into the garden. Ernest Worthing but his brother Jack. Gwendolen points out that this is impossible as she herself is engaged to Ernest Worthing. The tea party degenerates into a kind of catfight in which the two women insult one another with utmost civility. Toward the climax of this confrontation, Jack and Algernon arrive, one after the other, each having separately made arrangements with Dr.
Chasuble to be christened Ernest later that day. Both women are furious. Each taunts the other with having been found out and they end up squabbling over muffins and teacake.
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