ear•nest (ûr'nĭst) adj. 1. Marked by or showing deep sincerity or seriousness: an earnest gesture of goodwill.
2. Of an important or weighty nature; grave.
Answer the following questions:
1. What do you feel “earnestly” about and why? Are any of your values different from those of general society? Why do you think that is?
2. What is Wilde saying about the value of keeping up appearances? Do you know of any modern day instances in which keeping up appearances seems to be the main objective? Explain.
Turn this in at the end of class today, or you may email it to me at:
mrstylerenglish(at)gmail.com
Please be concise; give specific examples to back up all of your points and assertions.
