The scene in which Jack is speaking
with Lady Bracknell about his background (after he proposes to Gwendolen) is
particularly funny because Lady Bracknell seems to be saying things the
opposite of how they should be. (The widow looks twenty years younger; her hair
has gone gold from grief, etc.) The scene also pokes fun at the idea of
marriage, which is a common theme throughout Act One and probably the entire
novel. Both comedy of manners and farce are seen in that scene. I think I
respond to both levels of comedy; some are just funnier than others.
All three are links to popular slam
poems that I find funny. (For the most part. Sometimes they start off funny and
get serious really quickly.) Each one of the slam poems employs satire,
especially the last two, which utilize sarcasm to critique society and society’s
views on feminism. I also find the first slam poem to be pretty witty, which
would put it in the category of comedy of manners. Both satire and comedy of
manners are seen as “high” comedy.
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