Satire in The Importance of Being Earnest: Act III

Select a quote from Act III of The Importance of Being Earnest to analyze for elements of Satire (humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose/criticize). Explain the context of the quote then explain why it is satirical. Consider beginning by defining unknown words, referring to our humor notes, and locating the quote in the play.

Reminder, irony is:
The use of words that mean the opposite of what you really think especially in order to be funny
A situation that is strange or funny because things happen in a way that seems to be the opposite of what you expected

Things to consider:
Social status (importance to Upper Class Victorians)
Is there mockery of or any jibes at formal education
Ideas of love and/or marriage (and female’s views on love/relationships)
Victorians’ belief in seriousness/hard work/responsibility for oneself
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