The last time jack and Algernon were having dinner ,i felt a presence of there being some interrogation going on aiming towards jack.from their previous conversation we learnt how the question of Cecily came up ,it was as though Algernon had already known what jack was up to but by asking so many questions at the beginning he wanted to clarify it.
if Algernon and jack were to have dinner after the time he lost his cigarette case i would presume that the hostility and tensed hidden truth would build up and jack might just slip on one of the lies he has been using as a cover up to his secrete double life .Lane would serve the very same thing at the last dinner ,with slight familiarity as we come upon the fact of society norms and servants and masters being comfortable to talk even further then whats on the menu that later evening.for interrogation would continue ,in aim of Algernon finally seeking out his self known truth .
(Algernon walks to the table and takes of his gloves off to sit) .
Algernon :it is ,really a great pleasure for you to join me here once again.I'll have you say ,that cigarette case of yours is rather interesting,wouldn't you agree?earnest
jack: i would ,Mely over the fact that it is such an exquisite lot of money but also that my name ,is not earnest.
Algernon :i see,and so i have lived only yet,a few couple of years ;truth can be told with none or little meaning behind it,in your very case dear friend there is obviously a lot more to be told ,do share some insights on Cecily
Jack laughs ,his face then turns thoughtful )
Jack:well,this woman is quiet what you would expect of your high traditional Victorianism ,but ...algy would care to listen in on yet one of your favourite theory's of secrecy .she ,doesn't appear to exist.
Algernon :if that is your matter then i will soon grasp it ,curiosity is a fascinating thing jack,driven to insanity i would think a person would begin to appreciate it .
(Lane appears after the two hours jack had spent with Algernon ,he collects the plates and salver ,with an echoing laughter ).the dinner then finishes with the pending silence of the conversations end .
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12 years ago
www again, clearly thoughtful and considered, you are attempting to make the scene credible and try to justify this at the start.
ReplyDeleteebi the scene, lines, sentences made sense. The meaning is being oscured because you are trying too hard to replicate a Wildean voice. I applaud the effort and desire to explore an unfamiliar lexis BUT it needs to make sense and be understandable and this isn't I'm sorry to say.