Asked by Breanna L.


In The Importance of Being Earnest, Jack and Algernon clearly have a preoccupation with food.

Discuss how food serves as a symbol for obedience to impulse and the pursuit of pleasure.

How does this symbol help Oscar Wilde to comment on and satirize society?

Any clues? I'm really stuck on this one. Please Help!?
Answered by Ms. Sue
JJ/Breanna L -- please use the same name for your posts.

What do you think about this topic? What have you learned from your reading?

Answered by Breanna L.
Okay, That food is really important thing in life. ? is that good?
Answered by Breanna L.
In the Importance of Being Earnest, food serves as a symbol of pleasure and impulse.
Answered by Ms. Sue
That looks like a start. But I have no idea what was in your lesson or assigned reading. I'll bet there's a lot more that your teacher wants you to discuss.


Answered by Breanna L.
In the Importance of Being Earnest, food serves as a symbol of pleasure and impulse. Algernon eats all the cucumber sandwiches and muffins compulsively without thinking about the consequences.