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 Marriage is best when people don't really know each other. Marriage is best when people don't really know each other. People sometimes wait too long to get married. People sometimes wait too long to get married. 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. Short engagements are best. Short engagements are best.
People should not be marrying in the first place if they don't know each other well. This quote suggests that Lady Bracknell believes it is better for people to enter into marriage without truly knowing each other, implying that marriage is more about social status and convenience rather than genuine love and compatibility. Wilde may be criticizing the superficiality and materialism often associated with marriage in society.
