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“This ghastly state of things is what you call Bunburying, I suppose ” (Page 340)

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Said by Jack
To Algernon

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Identity Deception

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This qoute is an example for identity deception in the play because it directly addresses the practice of “Bunburying.” Which is a practice used by Algernon, so he can escape social situations. This quote was said shortly after Gwendolen and Cecily found out that Ernest doesn’t exist.

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„I could deny it if I liked. I could deny anything if I liked.“ (Page 339)

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Said by Jack
To Gwendolen

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Self Deception
Identity Deception

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Jack tries to keep his lie alive, by denying that his name is Jack. He hopes that Gwendolen still wants to marry him although his name isn’t really Ernest. This is another type of Identity Deception, as even when the truth was found out, Jack doesn’t reveal his lie and holds on to the identity of Ernest.

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"My duty as a gentleman has never interfered with my pleasures in the smallest degree.“ (p.327)

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Self-Deception

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Said By Algernon

To Jack

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Algernon is claiming to be a gentleman while implying that he does not let his responsibilities or moral code affect his personal pursuit of pleasure. This could indicate that Algernon is trying to present a virtuous image while engaging in behavior that may not align with this particular image.

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"I remember only too well that I was forced to write your letters for you. I wrote always three times a week, and sometimes oftener." (Page 331)

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Lies and Betrayal
Self-Deception

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Said by Cecily

To Algernon

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This is another example of Self-Deception, of Lies and Betrayal. Cecily tells Algernon, who she thinks is Ernest, her cousin, that she was always forced to write his letters, addressed to herself, for him. Cecily is deceiving herself, because there has never been a cousin of hers named Ernest from whom she could receive letters (also Dramatic irony). Algernon is playing along with this deception and these lies.

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“You have filled my tea with lumps of sugar, and though I asked most distinctly for bread and butter, you have given me cake. I am known for the gentleness of my disposition, and the extraordinary sweetness of my nature, but I warn you, Miss Cardew, you may go too far.” (Page 337f.)

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Said by Gwendolen

To Cecily

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Irony

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This is an example of irony, as Gwendolen's words contradict her actions. At this moment she is neither gentle nor sweet, but rude and domineering.