Question

Whose sudden arrival at the Manor House casts the engagement of Cecily and Algernon into doubt?

• A. Dr. Chasuble
• B. Miss Prism
• C. Lady Bracknell
• D. Bunbury

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Lady Bracknell

• Lady Bracknell’s sudden arrival at the Manor House casts Cecily and Algernon’s engagement into doubt.

• When Lady Bracknell learns that Algernon is engaged to Cecily, she is initially opposed to the match—until she discovers that Cecily is extremely wealthy, with a large inheritance of £130,000. This instantly changes her opinion, and she becomes eager to approve the engagement.

• However, Jack (as Cecily’s guardian) refuses to give his consent, using this as leverage to prevent Algernon from marrying Cecily until Lady Bracknell allows Jack to marry Gwendolen. This creates a new conflict in the play, leading to the final comedic resolution.