1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
bixtya [17]
4 years ago
7

Which lines satirize the Victorians' tendency to place wealth above other factors in deciding whether a person was eligible for

marriage?

English
1 answer:
faust18 [17]4 years ago
8 0
When Lady Bracknell says: "A hundred and thirty thousand pounds! And in the funds! Miss Cardew seems to me a most attractive young lady, now that I look at her"

Even though the whole scene is about trying to show that Miss Cardew is eligible for marriage, Lady Bracknell doesn't seem to accept it until she learns how much money she has. Suddenly then she seems to be a viable candidate for marriage.
You might be interested in
To Kill a Mockingbird
Ipatiy [6.2K]
<span>The answers are:
________________________

1)  [A]:  They learn that he only pretends to be drunk so that people do not question his eccentric life. 
______________________________________
2)  [B]: </span><span>Jem is certain his father will win because Atticus did such a good job defending Tom, but he is not worldly enough to know that no defense would be good enough in this case.
______________________________________
3)  [B]: </span><span>His eyes fill with tears because he is extremely moved by their generosity. 
(Note: especially since many are struggling financially).
______________________________________
4)  [C]:  </span><span>Jem means that Boo may stay inside by choice so that he does not have to interact with people and witness the injustice and hate they produce.
_____________________________________
5)  [A]: </span><span> It makes the reader believe that something bad might happen to Scout and Jem when they go to the pageant alone.
_____________________________________
6)  [A]:  </span><span>They quickly dismiss his actions as typical of an African-American.
_____________________________________
7)  [C]:  </span><span>One reason he gives is that he does not want this "hanging over Jem's head", and the other reason is that he wants to avoid losing his children's respect.
_____________________________________
8)  [B]:  To create suspense and to keep from distracting from Jem's condition.
_____________________________________
9)  [A]:  </span><span>A. Boo Radley turns out to be an extremely shy man who saves the children.
</span><span>_____________________________________
10) [A]:  symbol.
_____________________________________
Hope this helps!</span>
4 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
In his “Four Freedoms” speech, Roosevelt hopes for certain changes in the nation’s social and economic systems. Which sentence b
Solnce55 [7]

Answer:

C.

Explanation:

im sorry if it's wrong

8 0
4 years ago
It’s impossible for someone to really know you. Yes or no, why?
Rufina [12.5K]

answer

yes but they can only truly know you if they've been with you your whole life like you mom or dad

Explanation:

3 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
10.10 Unit Test: The House on Mango Street
ratelena [41]

Answer:

c

Explanation:

because its c

4 0
3 years ago
What is the verb? Linking<br> or action?<br> The snow moves at up to 200 miles per hour.
sashaice [31]

Answer:

The verb is MOVES it is a action verb

7 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • Another name for the predicate in a sentence is a/an
    15·2 answers
  • What characteristics of Sir Henry are revealed in his<br> decision to go to Baskerville Hall?
    12·1 answer
  • in the yellow wallpaper the author explores the theme of how society defines sickness and health. Explain what the commonly held
    7·1 answer
  • Write a story that begins with the line “Everything was peaceful and calm to be begin
    10·1 answer
  • How old was Mr. Nesbitt when he died?
    14·1 answer
  • How does Bottom act when he rejoins the workmen at Quince’s house?
    8·1 answer
  • I need help I’m Spanish.!!
    12·2 answers
  • Women took burial rights seriously because:
    14·1 answer
  • Here is a free question that you can get points for:
    7·2 answers
  • The lady, or the tiger how did the lover feel when the princess looked at him in the arena?
    10·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!