Questions on Importance of Being Earnest: (Act I)

2. One of the concerns of the age is mentioned a number of times in this play. It may be viewed as art (emotion or sentiment) versus science (reason or precision). How does Algernon bring it in as a comment on his piano playing? How else do you see the art versus science analysis used?

4. When Jack first appears, he delivers one of Wilde's many epigrams. Cite it, and explain what he means.

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Questions on Importance of Being Earnest: (Act I)

2. One of the concerns of the age is mentioned a number of times in this play. It may be viewed as art (emotion or sentiment) versus science (reason or precision). How does Algernon bring it in as a comment on his piano playing? How else do you see the art versus science analysis used?

4. When Jack first appears, he delivers one of Wilde's many epigrams. Cite it, and explain what he means.