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Which of the following best summarizes Cecily and Gwendolen's insults over tea?
A. Gwendolen implies that the country is boring while Cecily insinuates that the city is crass and crowded.
B. Cecily implies that the country is boring, while Gwendolen insinuates that the city is crass and crowded.
C. Gwendolen implies that the country is boring and Cecily insinuates that Gwendolen's dress is ugly.
D. Gwendolen implies that Cecily's house is ugly and Cecily insinuates that Gwendolen's dress is out of fashion.



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In the scene where Cecily and Gwendolen exchange insults over tea in Oscar Wilde's play "The Importance of Being Earnest," the best summary would be: B. Cecily implies that the country is boring, while Gwendolen insinuates that the city is crass and crowded. In this interaction, Cecily makes remarks that criticize the perceived dullness of country life, while Gwendolen responds with comments that suggest negative aspects of urban living, emphasizing the contrast in their perspectives on their respective environments. This dynamic highlights the playful and satirical nature of Wilde's portrayal of societal norms and manners in the Victorian era.

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