Jack In Act 1 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What does Jack say about lady Bracknell?
- “never met such a Gorgon”
What does Jack say about Gwendolen that seems sincere?
- “I would do anything in the world to ensure Gwendolen’s happiness”
What does Jack say about Cecily?
- “Cecily is not a silly romantic girl”
What are two things Jack hates/loathes?
- “I loathe listening”
- “I hate talking”
What is Jack’s address in the country?
- “The Manor House, Woolton, Hertfordshire”
What does Jack confess about his name?
- “My name is Ernest in the town and Jack in the country”
What does Jack confess to Lady Bracknell about his origins?
- “I was found”
What awkward compliment does Jack give Gwendolen?
- “I have admired you more than any girl… I have met since… I met you”
What does he accidentally proclaim instead of imploring his desire to get married?
- “I must get christened at once -”
What does Jack respond to Lady Bracknell asking if he knows everything or nothing?
- “I know nothing”
What awkward question does he ask Gwendolen?
- “May I propose to you now?”
What hypocritical thing does Jack say to Algy about morals?
- “adopt a very high moral tone”
What hyperbolic comment does jack make about his cigarette case?
- “ I was very nearly offering a very large reward”
Why has Jack come to London?
- “I have come up to town expressly to propose to her”
What does Jack say about the country that is typical of a comedy of manners?
- ‘It is excessively boring”
What does Jack say to Algy about the truth?
- “The truth isn’t quite the sort of thing one tells to a nice, sweet, refined girl”
