An Ideal Husband Lesson Plan

Compare the relationship of Mabel Chiltern and Lord Goring to Sir Robert Chiltern and Lady Chiltern. Whose is the better relationship? Why?

Lord Goring and Mabel's relationship has developed thorough an easy flirtation where they are clearly equally matched in wit. Remember Lord Goring's position as the dandy of the piece and Mabel's as the modern woman. Students should look at the playful and ambiguous language they use with each other and compare this with the dialogue between Sir Robert Chiltern and Lady Chiltern. Their language of love is very earnest, particularly in this act. "This letter of yours, Gertrude makes me feel that nothing that the world may do can hurt...