Algernon. Lane’s views on marriage seem somewhat lax. Really, if the lower orders don’t set us a good example, what on earth is
the use of them? They seem, as a class, to have absolutely no sense of moral responsibility. –The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde.
Which features of a comedy of manners are present in the passage? Check all that apply.
A. witty wordplay
B. an illustration of class differences
C. an emphasis on appearances over morality
D. a commentary on marriage
E. the differences between country and city life
Algernon. Lane's views on marriage seem somewhat lax. Really, if the lower orders don't set us a good example, what on earth is the use of them? They seem, as a class, to have absolutely no sense of moral responsibility.
