Question

In The Importance of Being Earnest, Jack and Algernon clearly have a preoccupation with food. How does this symbol help Oscar Wilde to comment on and satirize society?

include Acts I and II in your analysis and commentary. PLEASE GIVE A SHORTEST ANSWER.

Answer 1

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The preoccupation with food symbolizes the empty and superficial concerns of high society, emphasizing their focus on appearances and trivial matters rather than genuine substance. This satirizes society by highlighting the shallow priorities and values of the upper classes.