Analysis of Act 1 Scence of The Importance of Being Earnest

During the read of Act one Scene one, we experience devices such as 'Coinage'.


Where, for example, Algernon makes up 'Bunbrying'. According to Algernon's knowledge 'Bunbrying's a system in which Algernon invented and uses to escape from unwanted social obligations such as when he gets out of having  daily meals with his Aunt Augusta as he gets annoyed by the treatment he receives when he's there ''I am always treated as a member of the family, and sent down with either no woman at all or two'' This could show that Algernon would rather be treated as a guest. 


The importance of Algernon's use of 'Coinage' reflects to the audience to allow them to explore Algernon's persona through his immaturity in

The Importance of Being Earnest Transcript

(Jack and Algernon at dinner table)

J: So Algy, when are you going to get yourself in paid work?
A: ah! i was waiting for you to ask such personal question!
J: well i mean wealth comes from ones sweat don't you think?
A: (jokingly) ones wealth comes from ones ancestors!

5 second silence 


A: but, what have YOU been doing?
J: (taking out cigarette case and lighting one up) oh well since you ask, a lot of things such as (sarcastically) jesting! And most probably making money as we all.
A: the humor in ones tone does enlighten me, i'm intrigued tell me more.
J: oh no i could go on forever! i shall come and visit sometime soon. Goodnight Algy.

*Jack exists 

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