Question

Read this sentence from a report on Oscar Wilde. Oscar Wilde’s humor points out that many people are not who they appear to be, which is a critique on the emphasis placed on appearance in society. Which line from The Importance of Being Earnest best makes this point?

A.)“From little Cecily, with her fondest love to her dear Uncle Jack.”
B.)“There is no objection, I admit, to an aunt being a small aunt . . .”
C.)“You are the most earnest-looking person I ever saw in my life.”
D.)“Well, my name is Ernest in town and Jack in the country . . .”

Answer 1

D.)“Well, my name is Ernest in town and Jack in the country . . .”

Answer 2

The question talks about how Oscar Wilde's humor is about people not being what they're like.

When you use that as a basis to define what references that sense of humor, it becomes simple to identify.

It can't be A, because there's nothing deceiving in the sentence. Same goes for the second one, although it is funny, nothing conflicts with the clear image presented in the option. The Option C is also clear and direct.

Option D, though, is quite different.

D.)“Well, my name is Ernest in town and Jack in the country . . .”

Here he plays with the idea that he is two different people. So he is not who he appears to be, at least for someone.

Letter D is the correct answer