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Which two attributes best match Gwendolen Fairfax?

ASophisticated and pretentious

BSimple and genuine

CCaring and anxious

DCallous and carefree

Answer:

A. Sophisticated and pretentious

Read Explanation:

The two attributes that best match Gwendolen Fairfax are:

  1. Sophisticated – Gwendolen is witty, cultured, and socially refined. She carries herself with elegance and speaks with confidence, showing an awareness of Victorian upper-class manners. She also values style and appearances, particularly in her admiration for the name "Ernest."

  2. Strong-willed – Gwendolen is determined and assertive in going after what she wants. She insists that she will only marry a man named Ernest, and when faced with obstacles (like Jack’s deception or her mother’s disapproval), she remains firm in her decisions.

These traits make her a charming yet ironic character, as her fixation on a name rather than a person’s true character highlights Wilde’s satire on superficiality in Victorian society.


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