The Importance of Being Earnest

Characterize the three (3) most significant characters from Part I of The Importance of Being Earnest, extract two (2) quotations from each character and explain the significance of these quotations.

Characters that are important, and the quotations that go with them.

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Algernon is a young man from an important family, unfortunately, he is also broke. He is romantic, sometimes deceptive, and extremely protective of his cousin Gwendolen.

ALG: My dear fellow, the way you flirt with Gwendolen is perfectly disgraceful. It is almost as bad as the way Gwendolen flirts with you.

ALG: My dear fellow, Gwendolen is my first cousin. And before I allow you to marry her, you will have to clear up the whole question of Cecily.

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The Importance of Being Earnest