Gwendolen

Cards (12)

  • When Ernest (Jack) calls her perfect, her reply suggests she is determined to improve herself
    ‘I intend to develop in my directions.'
  • Gwendolen tells Ernest (Jack) that his name is perfect for him and produces...
    ‘It suits you perfectly... it produces vibrations.’
  • Gwendolen tells Ernest (Jack) that she hopes he'll always do something, especially in the presence of others
    ‘I hope you will always look at me like that, especially when there are other people present.’
  • Ernest's proposal is interrupted by Lady Bracknell, what is a quote that shows what Gwendolen does when he tries to rise
    ‘He tries to rise; she restrains him.’
  • What does Gwendolen say about being great friends to Cecily upon their meeting, what does she then say about her impressions of people
    ‘Something tell me we are going to be great friends’
    ‘My first impressions of people are never wrong.’ 
  • Gwendolen's view on sugar when Cecily asks whether she would it in her tea
    ‘Sugar is not fashionable anymore’
  • Gwendolen reveals Algernon's disguise to Cecily
    ' the gentleman who is now embracing you in my cousin, Mr Algernon Moncrieff. '
  • Cecily politely refuses to listen to Lady Bracknell
    ' No thank you mama I am quite comfortable where I am .'
  • What does Gwendolen say that she hopes Jack isn't doing that is dramatic irony
    ' I hope you're not leading a double life .'
  • What does Gwendolen say as a solioquy when Cecily offers her tea
    ' detestable girl but I require tea!'
  • What does Gwendolen say the country makes her feel that could allude to an insult to Cecily
    ' the country bores me'
  • Gwendolen criticises Cecily's taste in refreshments
    ' cake is hardly ever seen in the best houses nowadays ' 'sugar is not fashionable anymore .'