What might be Wilde's criticism or point about marriage based on this satirical quote from Lady Bracknell? "To speak frankly, I am not in favour of long engagements. They give people the opportunity of finding out each other's character before marriage, which I think is never advisable." (1 point) Responses People should not be marrying in the first place if they don't know each other well. People should not be marrying in the first place if they don't know each other well. Marriage is best when people don't really know each other. Marriage is best when people don't really know each other. Short engagements are best. Short engagements are best. People sometimes wait too long to get married.
People sometimes wait too long to get married. Marriage should not be based on knowing each other's character beforehand. Marriage should not be based on knowing each other's character beforehand. Marriage is a blind leap of faith. Marriage is a blind leap of faith. Wilde may be criticizing the superficial nature of marriages based on appearances or social status rather than true compatibility and understanding. He may also be suggesting that getting to know someone deeply and truly before marriage is not necessarily beneficial for a successful union.
