In this comedic play, there are different relationships that have an important role in the play. As Jack and Gwendolyn share a genuine relationship, Algernon and Cecily produce an exaggerated connection. A tentative and awkward relationship is used between Miss Prism and Chasuble as well. Evidently, the words expressed by the individual couples unveil the stereotypes of romance in the Victorian Era. Wilde clearly shows that little words have a great meaning in a relationship. Lies are a perfect example. If you state that your name is Jack in the country and Ernest in town, there are likely to be some problems in your love life. Great impacts can be created by small words.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Group Essay: Topic 5
Chasuble and Miss Prism's relationship relates to another stereotypical relationship in the Victorian Era, showing a unique style which uses awkward and childish communication between a high class male/ female relationship. Oscar Wilde relates this exaggerated couple to a couple in the Victorian Era.
Both Chasuble and Miss Prism are tentitive toward each other, but eager to e in a relationship. In Act II, Miss Prism tries to persuade Chasuble to get married. Obviously, Miss Prism is attempting to make a next step into the relationship. This can be similar to a couple in the Victorian Era, but Oscar Wilde greatly exaggerates this style of relationship.
In the play, Miss Prism and Chasuble can end up in awkward conversations. On page 39, Chasuble explains, "Were I fortunate enough to be Miss Prism's pupil, I would hang upon her lips." He takes a deep pause, noticing the awkward silence, and quickly recovers "I spoke metaphorically. My metaphor was drawn from bees." This shows timid and shy communication between the two. This most likely did not occur often in the Victorian Era mainly because relationships were meant for buisness, not so much actual affection.
Although this couple shares a childish communication between each other, they do show some high class in their "classy" diction. "I do not deserve so neologistic a phrase. the precept as well as the practice of the Primitive Church was distintcly against matrimony." Words such as neologistic and precept show that these people are higher class. This was very common in the Victorian Era.
Both Chasuble and Miss Prism are tentitive toward each other, but eager to e in a relationship. In Act II, Miss Prism tries to persuade Chasuble to get married. Obviously, Miss Prism is attempting to make a next step into the relationship. This can be similar to a couple in the Victorian Era, but Oscar Wilde greatly exaggerates this style of relationship.
In the play, Miss Prism and Chasuble can end up in awkward conversations. On page 39, Chasuble explains, "Were I fortunate enough to be Miss Prism's pupil, I would hang upon her lips." He takes a deep pause, noticing the awkward silence, and quickly recovers "I spoke metaphorically. My metaphor was drawn from bees." This shows timid and shy communication between the two. This most likely did not occur often in the Victorian Era mainly because relationships were meant for buisness, not so much actual affection.
Although this couple shares a childish communication between each other, they do show some high class in their "classy" diction. "I do not deserve so neologistic a phrase. the precept as well as the practice of the Primitive Church was distintcly against matrimony." Words such as neologistic and precept show that these people are higher class. This was very common in the Victorian Era.
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