Themes (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What names does Jack use in town vs the country?
What names does Jack use in town vs the country?
Ernest in town, Jack in country
What does Gwendolen insist on regarding marriage?
What does Gwendolen insist on regarding marriage?
Marrying a man named Ernest
What fictional character does Algernon create?
What fictional character does Algernon create?
Bunbury, an invalid
According to the play, what is 'rarely pure and never simple'?
According to the play, what is 'rarely pure and never simple'?
The truth
What does Lady Bracknell say about losing both parents?
What does Lady Bracknell say about losing both parents?
Looks like carelessness
Which character represents the rigid values of the aristocracy?
Which character represents the rigid values of the aristocracy?
Lady Bracknell
What primarily drives marriage in the play rather than affection?
What primarily drives marriage in the play rather than affection?
Economic & social considerations
What does Algernon say is the 'very essence of romance'?
What does Algernon say is the 'very essence of romance'?
Uncertainty
What does Lady Bracknell's shifting approval of marriages based on wealth expose?
What does Lady Bracknell's shifting approval of marriages based on wealth expose?
Hypocrisy in social standards
In grave matters, what does Gwendolen say is 'the vital thing' over sincerity?
In grave matters, what does Gwendolen say is 'the vital thing' over sincerity?
Style