His interpretations suggest that the appetites of the men represent the sexual prowess and urges that took place during the time. Algernon suggests that Jack would not be able to make it with a woman of higher class, which is ironic because Algernon ate all of the food as well. Algernon’s so called "Bunburying trip” as well as no food being left for Lady Bracknell also represent the difference of age and lifestyle. Lady Bracknell’s misfortune of there being no more sandwiches also help show the difference between her not having the same type of experiences that the younger generation is having. In other words, she is not part of the fast paced lifestyle of love the younger people participate in. Her response to Algernon through food also gives a hint towards the life she is living. Lady Bracknell says to Algernon, "It really makes no matter, Algernon. I had some crumpets with Lady Harbury, who seems to me to be living entirely for pleasure now.”(1.i) It would seem plausible that Lady Bracknell’s settling for crumpets and associating with Lady Harbury, whom seems to be out of the loop or out of the race when it comes to love and
His interpretations suggest that the appetites of the men represent the sexual prowess and urges that took place during the time. Algernon suggests that Jack would not be able to make it with a woman of higher class, which is ironic because Algernon ate all of the food as well. Algernon’s so called "Bunburying trip” as well as no food being left for Lady Bracknell also represent the difference of age and lifestyle. Lady Bracknell’s misfortune of there being no more sandwiches also help show the difference between her not having the same type of experiences that the younger generation is having. In other words, she is not part of the fast paced lifestyle of love the younger people participate in. Her response to Algernon through food also gives a hint towards the life she is living. Lady Bracknell says to Algernon, "It really makes no matter, Algernon. I had some crumpets with Lady Harbury, who seems to me to be living entirely for pleasure now.”(1.i) It would seem plausible that Lady Bracknell’s settling for crumpets and associating with Lady Harbury, whom seems to be out of the loop or out of the race when it comes to love and