Character Analysis (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Jack's two identities in city vs country
Jack's two identities in city vs country
Ernest in city, Jack in country
Algernon's term for creating fictional excuses
Algernon's term for creating fictional excuses
Bunburying
Jack's real name revealed in Act 3
Jack's real name revealed in Act 3
John Worthing
Gwendolen's fixation regarding her ideal husband
Gwendolen's fixation regarding her ideal husband
Must be named Ernest
Lady Bracknell's incredulous one-word question (Act 1)
Lady Bracknell's incredulous one-word question (Act 1)
A handbag?
Cecily Cardew's relationship to Jack
Cecily Cardew's relationship to Jack
His ward
Object Miss Prism lost her manuscript in
Object Miss Prism lost her manuscript in
A handbag
Central pun in the play's title
Central pun in the play's title
Ernest (name) and earnest (sincere)
Algernon's view: 'The truth is rarely pure and never...'
Algernon's view: 'The truth is rarely pure and never...'
simple
Why Lady Bracknell approves Cecily for Algernon
Why Lady Bracknell approves Cecily for Algernon
Her wealth