Question

These questions are for "The Importance of Being Earnest"

After jack proposes to Gwendolen, he is interviewed by Lady Bracknell to interpret whether he is a suitable marriage possibility for Gwendolen. This encounter with Lady Bracknell reveals all of the following except
- Victorian Beliefs
- Lady Bracknell's past
- Victorian values
- Jack's adoption by Thomas Curfew

In Act II, Miss Prism and Dr. Chasuble are introduced for the first time. Their relationship can be best described by all of the following EXCEPT:
A subplot
A serious criticism of education and religion
A foil for the courtship of Cecily and Jack
A source of humor

Answer 1

- Lady Bracknell's past

- A serious criticism of education and religion

Step-by-step explanation:

From the story of "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde, the two passages are from Acts III and II. They are the scenes of the engagement of Jack and Gwendoline, the subsequent questioning of Jack by Lady Bracknell. While Act II shows the introduction of the characters Miss Prism and Chasuble.

The questioning of Jack by Lady Bracknell shows the character Jack's adoption by Thomas Curfew and also of the Victorian values and beliefs. While the introduction of the two characters of Miss Prism and Dr. Chasuble is a means to criticize the education and religious issues during the Victorian Age.

Answer 2

"The Importance of Being Earnest" is a play that was written by Oscar Wilde. And based on the given questions above, here are my answers:
1. Based on this part of the play, this encounter with Lady Bracknell shows all of the given scenarios above except for Lady Bracknell's past. The answer is the second option.
2. Based on Act II, the relationship between Miss Prism and Dr. Chasuble can be described with all of the following listed except for a serious criticism of education and religion. The answer is the second option.