“I am afraid you have had very little experience in how to propose... men often propose for practice. I know my brother Gerald does. All my girl-friends tell me so” (24).
Wilde criticizes the concept of a proposal by using Gwendolen’s constant irritating responses, satirical tone, and ignorance towards the subject. Individuals dwell with anxiety about making a proposal extravagant and nearly perfect, to the point where they are ignorant to the bigger picture and genuine meaning of a proposal; just as Gwendolen. Wilde states that one is almost always accepted in a proposal; hence, why is there a constant fuss about it, if there is no individuality when it comes to the actual intention of the proposal. Many obsess over the proposal than they do about living their life with the other person; a proposal is of no significance when one does not focus on the love that they have for their significant other. Thus, Wilde says that a moment should not define a marriage; the moments filled with love and togetherness is what defines the marriage and love that two lovers have for each other. …show more content…
This is ironic because Jack was intentionally lying the entire time in order to pursue a double life; however, it is a coincidence that his real identity abides by the name of Ernest. Jack’s lying ending up being the best scenario for him, because on a technical level he was not lying, but merely and blindly speaking the truth. Despite this, Wilde illustrates that lying is never a resolution in realistic matters; however, that is also ironic to his own personal life because he lived a life of deception as well. Yet, in the end, he was discovered of his lies and pleasures, and that was the downfall of him. Topic: Name and Identity (Satirical Tone)
“I’ve now realized for the first time in my life the vital Importance of Being Earnest”
Wilde criticizes the concept of a proposal by using Gwendolen’s constant irritating responses, satirical tone, and ignorance towards the subject. Individuals dwell with anxiety about making a proposal extravagant and nearly perfect, to the point where they are ignorant to the bigger picture and genuine meaning of a proposal; just as Gwendolen. Wilde states that one is almost always accepted in a proposal; hence, why is there a constant fuss about it, if there is no individuality when it comes to the actual intention of the proposal. Many obsess over the proposal than they do about living their life with the other person; a proposal is of no significance when one does not focus on the love that they have for their significant other. Thus, Wilde says that a moment should not define a marriage; the moments filled with love and togetherness is what defines the marriage and love that two lovers have for each other. …show more content…
This is ironic because Jack was intentionally lying the entire time in order to pursue a double life; however, it is a coincidence that his real identity abides by the name of Ernest. Jack’s lying ending up being the best scenario for him, because on a technical level he was not lying, but merely and blindly speaking the truth. Despite this, Wilde illustrates that lying is never a resolution in realistic matters; however, that is also ironic to his own personal life because he lived a life of deception as well. Yet, in the end, he was discovered of his lies and pleasures, and that was the downfall of him. Topic: Name and Identity (Satirical Tone)
“I’ve now realized for the first time in my life the vital Importance of Being Earnest”