What is the outcome of Gwendolen's engagement proposal?

• A. She accepts the proposal.
• B. She rejects the proposal.
• C. She postpones the decision.
• D. She asks for more information.

Answer: (A)

Gwendolen’s response shows how Wilde uses romantic fantasy and social convention to drive the moment. She is enchanted by the idea of marrying someone named Ernest, a detail she fixes on as crucial to a perfect match. When Jack expresses his love and asks for her hand, she eagerly accepts, aligning with her confident belief in a fairy-tale pairing. This quick, wholehearted acceptance highlights her impulsive, idealized view of love and marriage, which is exactly the kind of satire Wilde builds into the scene. There isn’t hesitation or a request for more information here; the emotional pull of the name and the romantic scenario leads her to consent right away.