In Oscar Wilde's classic play, "The Importance of Being Earnest", the reader is introduced to an importantly funny man by the name of Algernon. Algernon, a free speaker, makes his opening appearance by asking his servant, Lane, if she had heard him playing the piano and after hearing her remark that she was not listening says "I"m sorry for that for your sake". Algernon does not play the piano very well and provides his own excuse by saying, "anyone can play accurately but I play with wonderful expression". I believe that music is made to be heard and not seen. Algernon has to draw attention away from his music by playing with excessive expression. I gather that he would rather people watch him instead of listen to the music, which is probably not a bad thing. Algernon seeks attention from anyone that is around, even his servant. .
Algernon is also a pleasure seeker and if he finds that someone else is having more fun than him, he will find a way to make up for the difference. Algernon finds out that Jack has an alternate lifestyle and just has to have one of his own. Though Algernon's alternate lifestyle includes the life of Jack, in his alternate lifestyle is where he will find his pleasure. Like many young men, Algernon finds his pleasure from pretty girls. Algernon falls head over heels for Jack's cousin Cecily and believes that she is the one that he is supposed to marry. "I am in love with Cecily and that is all that matters" are the words that are spoken to an angry Jack. Algernon knows that Jack will not approve of him marrying Jack's cousin but Algernon seeks pleasure at all costs, even if it means causing the loss of his good friend Jack. .
Algernon is a very intelligent guy. He uses a well-crafted vocabulary and a sly approach to communication to get what he wants from whomever he is talking to. "Cecily, ever since I first looked upon your wonderful and incomparable beauty, I have dared to love you wildly, passionately, devotedly, and hopelessly.
