19. Why does Lady Bracknell conclude that Jack is not a suitable husband for Gwendolen? Why does this matter so much to her?
Jack does not know the identity of his parents.
How does Lady Bracknell feel about Gwendolen marrying Jack?
Lady Bracknell expresses her irritation about Bunbury's “
shilly-shallying
” over the question of whether he'll live or die. To appease her, and to give Jack a chance to propose to Gwendolen, Algernon offers to go over the musical program for an upcoming reception with her and takes her into the music room.
Why does Lady Bracknell disapprove of Jack as a husband for Gwendolen?
Lady Bracknell expresses her disapproval
over Bunbury's bad health
. Lady Bracknell interviews Jack-as-Ernest, and finds his lack of parents very disturbing. She pronounces him unfit to court Gwendolen, unless he can produce his parents by the end of the season. She dismisses him.
How does Lady Bracknell feel about Jack?
How does Lady Bracknell feel about Jack?
She dislikes him, and is horrified to discover he was found in a hand-bag as a baby
. Who does Jack claim Cecily is when Algernon asks about her? His aunt.
Does Lady Bracknell marry Jack and Gwendolen?
Jack then introduces Cecily to Lady Bracknell, and Algernon announces their engagement. … Jack refuses to give his consent to Cecily's marriage to Algernon until Lady
Bracknell grants her consent to his union with Gwendolen
, but Lady Bracknell refuses.
Do Jack and Gwendolen get married?
Jack looks in the Army Lists to find his true Christian name. He discovers his name is Ernest. Jack hugs Gwendolen joyfully,
knowing they can finally be married
. Jack tells Lady Bracknell he has learned “the vital Importance of Being Earnest.”
Who does Lady Bracknell want Gwendolen to marry?
She dismisses him. Lady Bracknell arrives at Jack's Manor House in the country to get Gwendolen. Lady Bracknell, once she has heard about Cecily's inheritance, suddenly becomes very interested in her and announces her consent to let her marry
Algernon
.
What does Cecily want Jack to allow?
Cecily, who has begun writing in her diary, says she wishes Jack would allow
Ernest to visit them sometime
.
Who lost Jack when he was baby?
| Question Answer | What food do Algernon and Jack fight over at the end of Act II? At the end of Act II, Jack and Algernon fight over muffins. | Who left Jack in the handbag when he was a baby? When Jack was a baby he was left in the handbag by Ms. Prism . |
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Why does Algernon marry Cecily?
Algernon asks Cecily to marry him, and she agrees. …
She has even written imaginary letters to herself from
Ernest/Algernon. She tells Algernon that her dream has always been to marry someone named Ernest because the name inspires such confidence. So, like Jack, Algernon decides he must be re-christened Ernest.
Did Lady Bracknell marry for money?
Lady Bracknell graciously allows Cecily to
marry her nephew
, reminding the audience that Algernon lives as an idle aristocrat who marries for money. She approves of her nephew's marriage in a manner that denies his mercenary motives and betrays her own.
What are some reasons why Lady Bracknell is not impressed with Jack?
Lady Bracknell
expresses her disapproval over Bunbury's bad health
. Lady Bracknell interviews Jack-as-Ernest, and finds his lack of parents very disturbing. She pronounces him unfit to court Gwendolen, unless he can produce his parents by the end of the season. She dismisses him.
What kind of character is Lady Bracknell?
Lady Bracknell is first and foremost a
symbol of Victorian earnestness
and the unhappiness it brings as a result. She is powerful, arrogant, ruthless to the extreme, conservative, and proper. In many ways, she represents Wilde's opinion of Victorian upper-class negativity, conservative and repressive values, and power.
What does Gwendolen say the name Ernest produces?
What does Gwendolen say the name Ernest produces? She says it produces
vibrations
.
What stipulation does Lady Bracknell make in order for Jack to be reconsidered?
Lady Bracknell asks Jack to reconsider, and
he points out that the matter is entirely in her own hands
. As soon as she consents to his marriage to Gwendolen, Cecily can have his consent to marry Algernon.
Why is Jack confused in this passage?
Why is Jack confused in this passage?
Jack does not remember where he lives
. Jack does not understand why Lady Bracknell thinks his clothes are unfashionable. Jack does not know if Lady Bracknell objects to the location of his house or the rule that says the location is unfashionable.
