The Importance Of Being Earnest Flashcards
Where is jack called Ernest?
Town
Who adopted jack as a young boy?
Mr. Thomas Cardew
What’s earnests purpose?
It allows jack to escape to London
Who’s Bunbury?
Algernons fake friend who’s sudden and frequent relapses afford lager on a chance to get away to the country
Where was jack found as a baby?
The clock room in Victoria station
What is the name of Jacks country house and where is it
It’s called the Manor house and it is in Hertfordshire
Where is jack called jack?
Country
What is the definition of Earnest?
Means being honest or Serious in intention, purpose, or effort
Why does jack say “I’ve realized for the first time in my life the vital importance of being earnest”?
It has a double meaning. He’s saying it because he’s seeing the vital importance of being honest because of all the conflict lying caused and sees the importance of being named Ernest because he gets to marry his love
