Jack In Act 3 Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
What do Algernon and Jack say in tandem?
A
- “we are going to be christened this afternoon”
2
Q
What does Jack subtly tell Lady Bracknell about Cecily?
A
- “about one hundred and thirty thousand pounds in the funds. That is all”
3
Q
What bit of mirroring Act 1 regarding consent does Jack do?
A
- “That consent I absolutely decline to give”
4
Q
Why does Jack say he will not give consent?
A
- “I do not approve at all of his moral character”
5
Q
What is Jack’s sarcastic response to Lady Bracknell saying she overlooks Algernon’s behaviour?
A
- “That is very generous of you Lady Bracknell”
6
Q
What stage direction indicates Jack is looking for something?
A
- “[throwing trunks about]”
7
Q
What does Jack mistake Miss Prism for?
A
- “[Embracing her] Yes…mother!”
8
Q
What sneaky bit of feminism does Wilde sneak in to Jack thinking Miss Prism is his mother?
A
- “Why should there be one law for men and another for women? Mother, I forgive you”
9
Q
What does Jack say when finding out Algernon is his brother?
A
- “I knew I had a brother”
10
Q
What condescending thing regarding his name does Jack say to Gwendolen?
A
- “I always told you, Gwendolen, my name was Ernest”
11
Q
What ironic statement does Jack make about the truth?
A
- “it is a terrible thing for a man to find out suddenly that all his life he has been speaking nothing but the truth”
12
Q
What is the last line of the play?
A
- “I’ve now realised for the first time in my life the vital importance of being Ernest”
