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Two definitions of the word blessing in this excerpt are : a religious ceremony called a christening and something that brings one happiness. Hence, options (b and e) are relevant.
Give a brief account on Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Ernest."
The central characters of John Worthing and his "imaginary" alter ego Ernest are the focus of Oscar Wilde's comedic comedy "The Importance of Being Ernest." When John "Jack" Worthing wishes to escape society and the obligations that he finds burdensome and even silly, he creates the fictitious persona of Ernest. And "Ernest" is the one who enables him to live his life to the fullest.
In the Act II clip provided, we see Jack requesting a rechristening from the rector Chasuble. The word "blessing," which is a pun, is used in this passage to imply its literal meaning—the religious ceremony where infants are christened in front of God and their parents. It also refers to something that makes someone happy and joyful.
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Read the excerpt from Act II of The Importance of Being Earnest.
Jack. Oh! I don’t see much fun in being christened along with other babies. It would be childish. Would half-past five do?
Chasuble. Admirably! Admirably! [Takes out watch.] And now, dear Mr. Worthing, I will not intrude any longer into a house of sorrow. I would merely beg you not to be too much bowed down by grief. What seem to us bitter trials are often blessings in disguise.
Miss Prism. This seems to me a blessing of an extremely obvious kind.
Which two definitions of the word blessing does the pun in this excerpt rely on?
a. approval from someone in charge
b. a religious ceremony called a christening
c. encouragement from a friend
d. grace said at a meal
e. something that brings one happiness
