Question

Why does Lane think it isn't polite to listen to Algernon's piano-playing?

• A. Because Algernon plays so badly
• B. Because Algernon plays too softly
• C. Because it is considered a private recital
• D. Because it distracts from conversation

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Because Algernon plays so badly

• Lane is a character in Oscar Wilde's play The Importance of Being Earnest who serves as Algernon Moncrieff's butler and is the only person who knows about Algernon's practice of "Bunburying".

• Lane's role is minor, but he is important in establishing the play's tone and exploring themes of deception and marriage