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Humans in nature are indecisive and very selfish, we will do anything in our power to get what we want, contradicting our morals or rules of society. 

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Humans in nature are indecisive and very selfish, we will do anything in our power to get what we want, contradicting our morals or rules of society. 

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Wilde is saying that we as humans prioritise ourselves above others, and care only for our conveniences, instead of considering the wants of others before "Bunburying". 

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Wilde is referring to our natural sense of self-interest by having an alter ego for Jack and Algernon. The Alter ego allows for the characters to do what they want in different environments to benefit themselves

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Wilde is commenting on our hypocrisy by referencing Algernon's and Jack's relationships with Cecily and Gwendolen respectively and referring to themselves as 'Ernest' to be in an relationship with them. Algernon harasses Jack for being a Bunburyist  but becomes one himself to meet Cecily.

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“A woman cannot be herself in contemporary society, it is an exclusively male society with laws drafted by men, and with counsel and judges who judge feminine conduct from the male point of view”

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hypocrisy by referencing Algernon's and Jack's relationships with Cecily and Gwendolen respectively and referring to themselves as 'Ernest' to be in an relationship with them. Algernon harasses Jack for being a Bunburyist  but becomes one himself to meet Cecily.

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 human nature as we always chose to act in our own self interests even if it means we have to lie or hurt others

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we as humans are always condradicting ourselves

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These critics may have been from the time period when the play was banned for being shamed upon referring to its topics. The characters may seem cynical because they contradict societies beliefs at the time which could be taken as an editor from the time as cynical.

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The play is cynical as it contains characters like Algernon for instance who are that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity. Algernon also possesses the trait that he is concerned only with his own interests and typically disregarding accepted standards in order to achieve them. An example of this is when he is Bunburying for his own pleasure. The play does contain cynical characters and may be considered cynical itself.

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The play can be considered as cynical as it shows how people always do things to benefit themselves,

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The play may be written in a cynical nature in an attempt to convince people to be humbler, and make people feel aware of their interactions with other people, striving to make them better themselves.

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I believe that Wilde was saying that humans are mostly self motivated beings and mostly do things to benefit themselves.

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Wilde is referring to our natural sense of self-interest by having an alter ego for Jack and Algernon. The Alter ego allows for the characters to do what they want in different environments to benefit themselves

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Wilde is commenting on human nature as we always chose to act in our own self interests even if it means we have to lie or hurt others

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Oscar Wilde's characters are fully cynical, as they regard themselves extremely highly, often talking about those not as wealthy

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The play is most likely referred to as cynical due to the selfish nature of some characters in the play as well as the negative view and criticism of the society.

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The characters from Oscar Wilde's Classic tale, the Importance of Being Earnest are based around various innate aspects of the human condition

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Wilde is saying that we care for our own happiness before respecting others

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It is a cynical assessment of human nature, but the purpose may be to show us that their is hypocrisy

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I believe it was most likely regarded as cynical because of the selfish nature of humans. As well as because of the hypocrisy regarding the play.

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Wilde is saying that we as humans prioritise ourselves above others, and care only for our conveniences, instead of considering the wants of others before "Bunburying".

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I think Wilde is saying that we as humans are always condradicting ourselves And making things to be what is generally best for ourselves.

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I believe Wilde is saying that we are all self motivated and we do things to benefit our

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Everyone is forgiven for there lies

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I think Wilde is saying that we as humans are always condradicting ourselves

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It shows the worst in people
Many of the characters are self-absorbed, superficial and shallow
Some have taken the play to be a representation the cynical nature of all humans

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The play was most likely regarded as cynical due to the somewhat pessimistic outlook on society and the superficiality of the upper class. Lady Bracknell is also used to convey that some people are only interested in money and power.

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Wilde is commenting on our hypocrisy by referencing Algernon's and Jack's relationships with Cecily and Gwendolen respectively and referring to themselves as 'Ernest' to be in an relationship with them. Algernon harasses Jack for being a Bunburyist but becomes one himself to meet Cecily.

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The play was banned because society believes that it had prohibited underlying messages.