Question

What is Algernon’s view on marriage before he falls in love?

• A. It is a romantic and sacred bond
• B. It is an unnecessary institution
• C. It is a trap and a burden
• D. It is a joyful experience

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It is a trap and a burden

In Oscar Wilde's play 'The Importance of Being Earnest,' the characters Algernon Moncrieff and Lady Bracknell represent contrasting attitudes toward marriage. Algernon's View on Marriage: Algernon perceives marriage as an inconvenient, often dull end to a pleasurable bachelor life.