The Importance of Being Earnest

Jack gives Algernon a cigarette case as an introduction to Cecily's qualities, claiming that it belonged to her and that she is a paragon of neatness. This shows Jack's attempt to impress Algernon with Cecily's virtues and quality of being organized.

Earnest money is not taxable if it is forfeited due to a breach of contract by the buyer. However, if the earnest money is applied towards the purchase price of the property, it is typically not taxable. It's always best to consult with a tax professional for specific advice based on your situation.

Being an individual is important because it allows you to express your unique perspective, creativity, and values. Embracing your individuality can lead to personal growth, self-empowerment, and meaningful connections with others who appreciate your authentic self. It also contributes to a diverse and dynamic society where different voices and ideas can thrive.

I think the name of Jack's guardian in the "Importance of Being Earnest" is Sir Thomas Cardew. But you might have to check that with another source. (I'm not 100% sure on the "Sir" bit either)

Morality and the constraints it imposes on society is a favorite topic of conversation in The Importance of Being Earnest. Algernon thinks the servant class has a responsibility to set a moral standard for the upper classes. Jack thinks reading a private cigarette case is "ungentlemanly." "More than half of modern culture depends on what one shouldn't read," Algernon points out. These restrictions and assumptions suggest a strict code of morals that exists in Victorian society, but Wilde isn't concerned with questions of what is and isn't moral. Instead, he makes fun of the whole Victorian idea of morality as a rigid body of rules about what people should and shouldn't do. The very title of the play is a double-edged comment on the phenomenon. The play's central plot-the man who both is and isn't Ernest/earnest-presents a moral paradox. Earnestness, which refers to both the quality of being serious and the quality of being sincere, is the play's primary object of satire. Characters such as Jack, Gwendolen, Miss Prism, and Dr. Chasuble, who put a premium on sobriety and honesty, are either hypocrites or else have the rug pulled out from under them. What Wilde wants us to see as truly moral is really the opposite of earnestness: irreverence.

The Importance of Being Earnest takes place in Victorian England. We can assume both Gwendolen and Lady Bracknell wear dresses of high-society Victorian women. These dresses include hard bustles, elaborate hats, and (as in the production I saw) puffed sleeves. Miss Prism and Cecily, on the other hand, are much plainer in attire. As Lady Bracknell mentions to Cecily, "Your dress is strangely plain and your hair as Nature might have left it". Thus Cecily must be dressed in a simple dress and her hair without the accessories that Gwendolen might have. Jack and Algernon should be dressed similarly as men of upper-class society. But, remember that Algernon often "overdresses". Thus, while Jack may be dressed in solid colors, Algernon should wear patterned clothing to seem "overdressed".

There are six main themes in The Importance of Being Earnest. 1. Morals and Morality- various characters flaunt the moral structures of the day; ex. bunbering (social lie) 2. love and passion- one of Wildes targets is romantic/sentimental love. (a woman falling in love with a name) ex. Gwendolyn with Earnest 3. culture clash- the obvious clash of different social standing but also the two settings of the city (London) and country (Hertfordshire) 4. Secret Sin- Jack and Algie both lie about who they are. 5. Freedom- Jack and Algie use their different personas to be free of who they truly are and not have to deal with the consequences of what they do in town. 6. Duality- Jack and Algie both have two diff. personas based on where they are

'Bunbering' or to bunber.

It's the effect to cojole someone to believing your intentions are good.

To mislead through a continuous act of well-meaning behavior.

The end result being the mark will have enough trust and act in a way that is friendly toward an otherwise malevolent partner or group.

It's a trick. Act well meaning then pull a fast one.

I think one important thing to remember when answering this question is that Ernest was never alive either--Ernest was simply an imaginary brother created by Jack so he could acquire a higher moral tone when conversing with Cecily. Jack pretends that his "brother Ernest" is dead to Cecily/Miss Prism/Dr. Chausuble in order to clear things up before he gets married to Gwendolen, since he is to be married as Ernest Worthing, as that is the name Gwendolen knows him by. Since his real name is Jack Worthing, he must be christened as Ernest Worthing for Gwendolen's sake. However, if there is already a "brother" named Ernest Worthing, the name is occupied. Thus, Jack must say that Ernest is dead in order that he can become Ernest.

I have not looked up the passage, but the meaning seems pretty clear. It would refer to someone whose appearance fools people into thinking he possesses more than he does. According to the context, this might refer either to material goods (He has nothing = He is poor) or personal qualities (He has nothing = He has no talent, no personality, no charm, no education etc. etc.). Wilde is as usual being ironic, and criticising the tendency not only to judge someone by external appearances, but also of people to seek to appear what they are not. For example, rather than think about Shakespeare's 18th sonnet and come to understand what it means, to ask on Answers.com "What is an outline of Shakespeare's 18th sonnet?" and use that to give your teacher the impression (the appearance) that you possess some knowledge when you actually remain a complete ignoramus.

That entirely depends on the size of the print! However, in my copy of this (fabulous) play there are 54.

Because it was published prior to 1923, copyright protection in the play itself has expired, but new/annotated editions, performances, films, etc. may still be protected.

Th play itself did not but it's author did. Soon after the play opened, Wilde became embroiled in a liable/slander suit against Lord Queensbury who accused him of being "a notorious sodomite." Wilde sued and lost. He wound up being prosecuted under British law and serving hard time for his homosexuality.

Cicely is often considered a more realistic character than Gwendolen in Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest because she encompasses more human flaws, desires, and vulnerabilities. Cicely's impulsiveness, naivety, and romantic tendencies are more relatable and reflective of everyday human behavior, whereas Gwendolen's witty banter and deliberate manipulation verge on caricature.

The most obvious add-ons in the movie in "The Importance of being earnest" compared to its play was - The addition of cigarettes, in the movie they smoked through a yellow filter which was invented in late 1920s. The play was created and assumably set before the publish date of 1899. - The daydreaming of Cecily where she imagined a knight in black shining armor, later to be visualized as Algernon who in her dreams came to set her free. Stereotypically speaking girls would love to be swept of their feet by a man in their lives. Later she also wrote love letters to herself from a man by the name of Earnest, this was not in available to read in the play I believe. - Also the fact that Gwendolen tattooed the name "Earnest" on her buttcheek and Jack tattooed "Gwendolen" was something different too. - The sub-plot between Dr. Chausable and Miss Prism - The addition of music into the movie Interestingly, all of these points except the last two getting acrossed was made so without even a adding a dialog to it. Written by no other than Nikita Potapov on 2013-11-13, booyah!

"The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde takes place in the Victorian era around the end of the 19th century. The specific time of year within the play is not specified, but it is set in London during this historic period.

Cecily Cardew is a character in Oscar Wilde's play "The Importance of Being Earnest." She is the ward of Jack Worthing and a romantic interest for Algernon Moncrieff. Cecily is depicted as a naive, imaginative, and independent young woman who harbors dreams of romance and adventure.

Jack prefers fools over clever people because he finds them more amusing and entertaining. Fools are not bound by social norms or rules, making them refreshing and unpredictable. Jack also likely feels more at ease around fools, as they do not challenge him intellectually or emotionally like clever people might.

"The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde consists of three acts. Each act further develops the intricate plot and the comedic situations in the play.

In "The Importance of Being Earnest," Gwendolen does not know that Jack's real name is not Ernest, but rather Jack. This revelation becomes a pivotal plot point in the play, as Gwendolen's insistence on only loving a man named Ernest becomes a source of conflict.

The sentence you provided is an example of a stage direction, which is a written instruction in a script indicating the movement, position, or action of a character. In this case, the stage direction "Morning-room at the Manor House" sets the scene for where the following actions and dialogue will take place.

Being in the correct uniform at the right time in the army is crucial for discipline, professionalism, and unity. It ensures that all soldiers are easily identifiable and fosters a sense of pride and cohesion within the unit. Additionally, it is a display of respect for the military institution and its traditions.

In Act 3 of "The Importance of Being Earnest," puns are used by characters such as Algernon and Jack to create humor and demonstrate their wit. For example, the characters play with words like "bunburying" (a term for leading a double life) and "death" (referring to cucumber sandwiches) to add clever wordplay to the dialogue. These puns add to the comedic tone of the play and highlight the characters' satirical views on societal norms.

Some examples of satire in "The Importance of Being Earnest" include the mocking of societal norms and values, the portrayal of characters as shallow and hypocritical, and the use of witty dialogue to criticize the upper class.

In Act 1 of "The Importance of Being Earnest," some examples of satire include the characters' obsession with trivial matters like cucumber sandwiches, the exaggerated social conventions and manners, and the witty dialogue that mocks the upper-class society of the time.