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Question 1

lady chiltern, highlights her idealistic love that is based on moral perfection

Answer 1

lady chiltern: circumstances should never alter principles

Question 2

sir robert chiltern. a key moment which highlights the theme of conditional versus unconditional love

Answer 2

sir robert chiltern. why can’t you women love us, faults and all?

Question 3

mabel chiltern, points to mabel’s understanding of gender dynamics in romantic relationships

Answer 3

mabels chiltern: men are so painfully afraid of the women who love them

Question 4

lord goring. through humorous this line hints at gorings belief in self respect as a foundation for genuine love

Answer 4

lord goring: to love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance

Question 5

critics christopher nassar

Answer 5

argues that wildes depiction of love often contrasts romantic idealism with harsh with hard reality ( lady chiltern + sir robert )

Question 6

critics regina gagnier

Answer 6

suggest that wildes play explore love as a social contracts shaped by expectation and power dynamics

Question 7

points

Answer 7

idealised marriage, conditional love, romanticised love, marriage as duty, sacrificial love