He aids and abets the lies of Algernon. Merriman keeps the structure of the plot working: He announces people and happenings. Like Lane, he does not comment on his "betters," but solemnly watches their folly. His neutral facial expressions during crisis and chaos undoubtedly made the upper-class audience laugh. Next Act I: Part 1. Removing book from your Reading List will also remove any bookmarked pages associated with this title. Are you sure you want to remove bookConfirmation and any corresponding bookmarks?
My Preferences My Reading List. Character List. Adam Bede has been added to your Reading List! This is the power of Wilde's artistry. The lines between what's true and important and what is not are blurred and the contemporary society of his audience—the Victorian age—is put into question.
Algernon and Jack get entangled in their dual identities and the pursuit of their true love. Despite his deceptive nature, Jack is sincerely in love with Gwendolen Fairfax , the daughter of the aristocratic Lady Bracknell. Ever since she was a child, Gwendolen has been infatuated with the name. Jack decides not to confess the truth of his name until Gwendolen gets it out of him in Act Two:.
Fortunately for Jack, Gwendolen is a forgiving woman. Jack explains that he arranged a christening, a religious ceremony in which he will officially change his name to Ernest once and for all. Both men go to great lengths in order to make their lies become the truth. And that is the heart of the humor behind "The Importance of Being Earnest.
Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Her love interest is Dr. The rich man who adopts Jack as a baby and charges him with the guardianship of Cecily.
Jack is his namesake. Cite This Page. Home About Story Contact Help. Previous Quotes. The Importance of Being Earnest Characters. Next Jack. An exercise that actors use to help build a character profile are to search the text for: What do I say about myself?
What do I say about other characters? What do other characters say about me? You never talk anything but nonsense. A member of high society she is self-confident, sophisticated and pretentious. Gwendolen is in love with Jack but knows him as Ernest and declares that she could not marry a man by any other name. She has a quick temper but is equally as quick to forgive. She is regarded by some as one of the more realistic of the characters in the play but she could also be seen as another outrageous romantic.
Lady Bracknell is mother to Gwendolyn and Aunt of Algernon.
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