It’s easy for us to get stuck in our own minds and not see the perspectives of others. Take a moment to consider the perspective of the author or character listed below. What might be his struggles? What decisions would you make if you were in his place? Write a short paragraph that demonstrates your understanding of the author or character as you attempt to identify with his situation. Once you have completed your post, comment on a classmate’s post to build on his or her ideas, pose questions, or politely agree or disagree and explain why.

Prompt:

Consider the perspective of Algernon’s butler, Lane, a character in The Importance of Being Earnest. Lane, who belongs to a lower British class, serves in Algernon’s wealthy household.