Match each plot detail from The Importance of Being Earnest to the aspect of society that it most clearly critiques. Lady Bracknell disapproves of Jack
Formal courtship involved strict etiquette
because he doesn't know his parents.
and manners
Algernon lies about visiting a friend to avoid
dining with his aunt.
People think they must always appear to be
following social rules
Lady Bracknell insists that she should
choose her daughter's husband,
Family, wealth, and status were important
to the Victorian upper class.