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Why does Cecily say she and Algernon have been engaged for three months?

Why does Cecily say she and Algernon have been engaged for three months? He met her three months ago. She is confusing herself with Gwendolyn. She is bored in the country, so she makes up a story to amuse herself.

What does Algernon mean when he says that Lady Bracknell rings the doorbell in a Wagnerian manner?

What does Algernon mean when he says that Lady Bracknell rings the doorbell in a "Wagnerian manner"? She is pressing it constantly. Why does Lane claim that there were "no cucumbers at the market"? He is covering for Algy who ate all of them.

What type of irony is incorporated when Cecily and Gwendolen argue about who has claim to earnest?

What is the dramatic irony in Cecily and Gwendolen arguing about who has claim to Ernest? The audience knows they are talking about two different men.

What's ironic about Miss Prism's evaluation of Jack?

What is ironic about Miss Prisms evaluation of Jack? She doesnt know that Jack is very fun and laid back in the city.

What is Jack's father's first name?

Jack's father's Christian names turn out to have been “Ernest John.” For all these years, Jack has unwittingly been telling the truth: his name is Ernest, it is also John, and he does indeed have an unprincipled younger brother—Algernon.

How does Lady Bracknell feel about Jack's smoking habit?

More disquieting than the questions themselves is the order in which Lady Bracknell asks them. Before she even gets to such matters as income and family, she wants to know if Jack smokes, and she is pleased to hear that he does, since she considers smoking an antidote to idleness.

Why do Gwendolen and Cecily want to marry an Ernest?

Gwendolen must have the perfect proposal performed in the correct manner and must marry a man named Ernest simply because of the name's connotations. Cecily also craves appearance and style. She believes Jack's brother is a wicked man, and though she has never met such a man, she thinks the idea sounds romantic.

What is significant about the scene when Gwendolen and Cecily are being served tea?

The culmination of Wilde's commentary on Victorian social rituals is the tea ceremony with Cecily and Gwendolen. This witty exchange of conversation is representative of Victorian social ritual where proposals, social calls, and parties are all carefully orchestrated.

What is the relationship between Cecily and Gwendolen?

Gwendolen and Cecily are hopelessly in love, at least by Victorian standards, with their male counterparts. Cecily is described as “a sweet, simple, innocent girl.” Gwendolen is depicted as “a brilliant, clever, thoroughly experienced lady.” (These claims come from Jack and Algernon respectively).Jan 30, 2019

Why did Mr Ernest have to be emigrated?

Mr. Earnest had to be emigrated because of his immoral behaviour and reckless lifestyle 4. Why had Miss Prism and Dr Chasuble come to the Manor house?

What does Miss Prism's reaction to the news of Ernest's death suggest about Victorian morality?

What does Miss Prism's reaction to the news of Ernest's death suggest about Victorian morality? That the Victorian preoccupation with morality may have blinded people to the obvious fact that many misfortunes simply cannot be avoided and used as opportunities for learning.

Why did Algernon pretend to be jacks brother Ernest How is Jack put on the spot?

Why did Algernon pretend to be Jack's brother, Ernest? How is Jack put on the spot? he pretends to be Jack's brother to see Cecily. Jack is put on the spot because he told his family that Ernest is dead.

The Importance of Being Earnest, Part 6: Cecily's confession

Journey back to Victorian London with us for the sixth episode of The Importance of Being Earnest, based on the original comedy by Oscar Wilde.

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End of Session 5

So Cecily is already in love with Algernon - as long as his name is really Ernest. While Algernon runs off to secretly change his name, Gwendolen arrives. It seems both women are engaged to someone called... Ernest. Find out what happens in the next episode in Unit 17.

Should married couples use the D word?

Oh man. People always say that married couples should never bring up the d-word (aka "divorce") in arguments or even when one of them is supposedly joking because that can cause really big problems and hurt feelings.

Do couples need to see their friends?

Yes, of course, a couple needs to each see their friends. Having friendships is such an important part of life and it's not healthy to never see anyone just because we're in a relationship.

J.B Priestly - An Inspector Calls - Act Two

In this act, we learn about two key things, Gerald’s relationship with Daisy Renton and… Read More

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In this act, we learn about two key things, Gerald’s relationship with Daisy Renton and Mrs. Birlings involvement in Eva’s death through her rejecting her call for help. Similarly to the previous scene it ends on a cliff hanger which heightens the already high levels of tension.

1. The damsel in zero distress

"On the Metro ride home one night, I made eye contact with a gorgeous young woman on the platform. I went back to my phone and didn't think much of it, but she came and sat next to me. Nervous, I didn't say anything. After several stops, she asked if the train was going to a certain stop.

P.S. A few days later, she admitted she knew *exactly* where she was going that day."

2. The one time, at band camp..

"I had just finished training as an Army musician and been posted to my first band. When I'm nervous I lose my appetite, so I hadn't eaten much before my first engagement, which involved standing on a parade square for about an hour and a half.

3. The lost luggage-turned-found romance

"A few years ago, I flew to Rome for an archaeological dig and used my field kit as my second carry-on. Well, just my luck: after a 10-hour plane ride, I discovered the airline lost my luggage. After filing my report, I went to my hostel to have a shower and take a long nap.

4. The laundry money that turned into cupid's arrow

"My husband and I lived in the same college dorm when we met. Three months into the semester, while doing his laundry, he realized he was 75 cents short and unable to finish drying his last bit of clothes. He walked around the nearby lobby, checking to see if anyone may have any change.

5. The radio interview that became a date

"It was the early 00's and I was a blogger, like all twenty-something women. I had a fairly popular/humorous blog about dating in my hometown. The local paper did a full article on me with a big photo. Later that day, I got an email from some radio DJ inviting me on his show for an interview.

6. The love story for the digital age

"When I was a freshman in high school, I was texting my friend. For no reason at all, instead of sending my text to my friend, my phone sent it to a random Florida number. He texted me back asking who I was and when we figured out the strange phenomenon, he asked if I wanted to be friends.

Do serious couples go on vacation?

Serious couples don't go on vacation together. They don't even go on short weekend getaways or day trips. Nope, that's just not happening. Traveling together is a big fat sign that you guys are really and truly heading in a serious direction. So if your boyfriend says that you should go way together, you can pretty much be overjoyed because it means that your relationship is serious now. More than that, though, what he's really saying is that he himself thinks it's serious... and he loves it. He's more than okay with it. He's not freaking out about commitment or anything lame like that because he wants things to move forward in a natural, positive direction and he wants to share his life with you. This is a really and truly exciting time for you, so be sure to enjoy the moment and don't freak out about anything yourself because that will pretty much just ruin the good vibes.

What do guys say when they don't know how to respond?

Guys are sneaky in this way. When they don't know how to respond, they may say a quick "cool" but when they do know how to respond but they don't want to talk about this for a single second longer, they say "I don't know." That is a total and complete clue that they're about to change the subject. So watch out and see what they start talking about next. It could be the most random, silliest thing ever and you could be super confused because you were talking about something pretty serious and heavy and now, suddenly, you're chatting about something totally ridiculous. Well, there's a method to their madness and they totally did this on purpose. But it's all good. Once you figure this out, you can catch them and keep talking about the other topic and get them to open up to you. Yup, two can and will play this game.

What does it mean when a guy says he loves your family?

When a guy says that he loves your family, he could totally be telling the truth. It's kind of subjective because it really does depend on what kind of family you have. If you know that they're kind of crazy sometimes and a bit hard for newcomers to adjust to, then you can be sure that he's really saying that he truly loves you because hey, your family is a lot to deal with. But if your family is super cool and chill, he's still saying the exact same thing. When your boyfriends makes a point of saying that he loves your family, he's saying that he's in this thing with you for good. He wants to be with you forever and he believes that you're the only one for him. This is honestly as close to a marriage proposal as you're going to get at this point in time and at this stage in your relationship, and you should be thrilled because this is pretty awesome.