What tickles my funny bone about The Importance of Being Earnest? From just reading Act 1, I find
humor in the various characters’ responses to absurd situations. These
characters say ridiculous things and often think backwards from what we’re used
to. For example, when Lady Bracknell questions Jack, she’s pleased to learn
that he knows nothing because “[she does] not approve of anything that tampers
with natural ignorance.” Wilde then finds this opportunity to comment on
society by stating, “Fortunately in England, at any rate, education produces no
effect whatsoever.” (haha ouch…)
Algernon, like many other characters, is so ridiculous! He
is another great example of characters that kind of think backwards. When Jack
says that his name is not ‘Ernest,’ Algernon responds by saying “I’ll keep this
[card] as a proof that your name is Ernest if ever you attempt to deny it to
me.” He suggests that the card, with a labeled name on it, can better define
Jack than the man himself.
Friends is/are hilarious. By this I mean both the show, Friends, and
my personal friends. I love the show because the characters are extremely dorky
and the situations they find themselves in highlight their dorkiness. I’m glad
to say that I have friends who exhibit similar qualities to some of the
characters. For example, I know plenty of people who think they’re really funny
(Chandler) or who are just downright nerdy (Ross). And then I always have just
that one friend (Joey) who might be
super quirky (Phoebe) and uptight (Monica) or maybe a little ditsy (Rachel). The
show is just perfect and funny.
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