Question

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)

People should not be marrying in the first place if they don't know each other well.

Short engagements are best.

Marriage is best when people don't really know each other.

People sometimes wait too long to get married.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The criticism or point Wilde is making about marriage through Lady Bracknell's quote is that waiting too long to get married and taking the time to truly get to know each other before marriage is not advisable. Wilde is satirizing the societal norms that prioritize social status, wealth, and superficial qualities over genuine emotional connections and understanding between partners in marriage. He is critiquing the idea that marriage should be based solely on appearances and societal expectations rather than true compatibility and understanding.