the Importance of Being Earnest First Act

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The Importance of Being Earnest

the Importance of Being Earnest First Act

What is ironic about Algernon's statement, "I hate people who are not serious about meals it is so shallow of them"?

Asked by Melissa W #510105 on 4/23/2017 2:28 PM

Last updated by Jakey T #1306471 on 5/12/2023 8:36 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 4/23/2017 5:37 PM

I suppose he is being shallow about judging people who do not take meals as seriously as he does.

Answered by Jakey T #1306471 on 5/12/2023 8:36 AM

This is a comedic statement because throughout the play, Algernon is shown to be shallow, which represents the entire upper class being shallow in Victorian society. This quote shows the hypocrisy of the upper class, being blind to their own shallowness.

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