Lane, the manservant in the importance of being earnest , is used to: a. add comedy to the play b. show us how algernon behaves with different classes. c. introduce the issue of marriage and algernon's point of view on that issue d. all of the above

D. All of the above.

Explanation:

"The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde is a satirical and comedic play where the two main protagonists create alter egos to escape their regular lives. They also wooed their loves, but which turns out problematic in the end for both ladies wanted their husbands to be named "Earnest".

Lane is the manservant in Algernon's household. Although he appears only in the first act of the play, he can be seen as a comic sidekick of his master Algernon. He introduces the topic of marriage, bringing into discussion, while also adding a comical theme in the play. He represents a character who diverts the seriousness of the scene with his funny and comical scenes. Also, he is the character through which we can see the behavior of Algernon with people from other social classes.

what excerpt? i would generally think a.

may i know the title of the book?