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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Part 1: A Comedy of Manners: The Importance of Being Earnest

Question 3 • IC English 12 - Deering

How is Wilde making fun of the Victorian rules for entertaining guests?

Answer
A
He shows that the only proper way to entertain guests is to offer them several choices.
B
He shows that the Victorian rules are outdated and apply only to the older generation.
C
He shows that people will go to great lengths to get around rules in order to satisfy personal desires.