power

Question 1

sir robert chiltern: it reflect the corruption nature of power and the compromises involved in maintaining it

Answer 1

sir rober chiltern : every man of ambition has bro fight this century with its own weapon, what this century worships is wealth

Question 2

mrs chevely. demonstrates her manipulation and fedainem for control, embodying power through wealth and secrets.

Answer 2

mrs chevely, to succeed one must have wealth at all costs one must have wealth

Question 3

mrs chevely, directly shows how she weilds her power through blackmail

Answer 3

mrs chevely: i hold your husband in the hollow of my hand.

Question 4

sir robert chiltern: shows her power dynamic in romantic relationships. women are expected to overlook therapists of their husbands while keeping high moral standards for themselves

Answer 4

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

Question 5

critics: peter raby

Answer 5

discusses wildes critique of political power and corruption, noting that the play shows the fragility of public reputation.

Question 6

critics sos eltis

Answer 6

comments on the use of power and manipulation as central to the narrative, with mrs chevely’s character embodying the idea of feminine power challenging the male establishment

Question 7

points

Answer 7

male authority, wealth equals power, social status, manipulation + control, power through secrets