Today's Assignment

Reference the interview between Lady Bracknell and Jack Worthing (Earnest) in Act 1:

What is the overall tone of the passage?

Describe Mr. Worthing’s style of speech.

What conflicts are present?

Comment on syntax 

Describe the puns on the words: Duty, Lost, Ordinary

Introduction to The Importance of Being Earnest

From Act 1

Find 3 examples of wit.

Find a critique on each of the following and explain how it is being satirically criticized:

• class
• gender
• proper behavior

re-read the conversation between Lady Bracknell and Jack Worthing