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AssignmentMultiple Choice

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

Question 2 • *HSA 26-27 English IV A -IC

How does Wilde use Algernon’s behavior to make fun of proper behavior or customs?

Answer
A
by having Algernon behave rudely while Algernon is criticizing Jack for behaving rudely
B
by having Algernon remind Jack that Algernon has extended an invitation to Jack, and Jack would be rude not to accept it
C
by having Algernon refuse to be polite and invite people to dinner
D
by having Algernon explain to Jack that Jack’s written invitation was rudely worded

Explanation

Algernon criticizes Jack’s manners while behaving rudely himself, creating hypocrisy that makes proper behavior seem absurd. The contrast lets Wilde poke fun at strict social customs and the people who claim to uphold them. Choice A describes this directly; the other choices focus on specific invitations rather than Algernon’s contradictory behavior.

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