Question

What food do Jack and Algernon argue over?

• A. Cucumber sandwiches
• B. Muffins
• C. Cake
• D. Bread and butter

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Muffins

In Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest," Jack and Algernon fight over muffins because it represents a petty, frivolous argument that highlights the absurdity of their upper-class social conventions, particularly their obsession with appearances and superficial concerns, rather than any real conflict over the actual food itself; the fight is a humorous way to showcase their shallow bickering and the play's satirical nature.