Question

Read the excerpt from Act I of The Importance of Being Earnest.

Answer 1

In traditional society, Algernon would be expected to defend his aunt. Instead, he speaks freely about his feelings toward family.

Answer 2

Answer: A. In traditional society, Algernon would be expected to defend his aunt. Instead, he speaks freely about his feelings toward family.

Explanation: In the given excerpt from "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde, we can see the conversation between Jack and Algernon, in which Jack is talking poorly about Algernon's aunt, by saying she is unbearable, and a monster, Algernon, instead of defending his aunt (like traditional society would expect him to do), he gives his opinion about how annoying he thinks family is.