The unique characters in this play portray a nonchalant attitude along with subtle gestures in a tribute to not being (earnest); they were not being honest. Specifically, they all had unique characteristics that made it easier for them to not being honest. They also did little

things that supported their insincere personalities. This obvious hypocrisy can be noted as early as the first act of the play. Such a case as when Algernon's servant, Lane, openly lies and says..."(Gravely.) There were no cucumbers in the market this morning, sir. I went down twice." (p.38) This is where the first of many lies throughout the play originates. Even though one could consider this lie an unselfish lie, since Lane lied for his master and not himself, it is still lie, whether it is a white lie or more. The exposure of this lie sets the mood of the play, a mood of deception.

Carrying out the chain, Jack lies about his name being Ernest, a name that impresses Gwendolen. If only he originally knew the irony within the truth, he really is Ernest. He evades his association with Cecily "Well if you have to know, Cecily happens to be my aunt." (p.32)

Some common words found in the essay are:
Importance Earnest, Meaning Wilde, Gwendolen Cecily, Jack Algernon, Cecily Cecily, , name ernest, play importance earnest, play importance, importance earnest, characters play,
Approximate Word count = 581
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)