Lane's Instruction

TASK

Imagine that Lane has to leave work for a short period and writes his instructions to a

temporary replacement. Write Lane's instructions about how to deal effectively with

Algernon.

Give careful consideration to your language choices, form and style, in order to convey a

sense of Lane's voice and attitudes. 

(45 marks)

Dear Butler,

                     I am writing to inform you that I am leaving for a short period of time to visit an ill relative. During this time away I would like you to take care of Mr Moncreiff. He requires a lot of attention and care for he can not do the simplest things for himself. Follow my instructions carefully and you should have no problem.

Algernon has a friend called Ernest that like to visit a lot. When he enters the room you should leave them to there privacy. The way they banter one would assume that they are brothers. They consume extreme quantities and blames it on the servants so the best thing you can do is just play along.

He also likes to eat. Whether he would admit it or not he can devour several sandwiches which are not prepared for him, he has an extremely large appetite . I had once prepared several cumber sandwiches for when Lady Bracknell arrived for afternoon tea, before however Ernest had arrived and whilst they had there conversation, Algernon had eaten them all. Then when Lady Bracknell had arrived she was quite disappointed that there were no cucumber sandwiches. This is where I had stepped in and said that the market had no cucumbers, even for ready money. This little lies are what you need to do for Mr Moncreiff in his time of need.

Another thing he enjoys doing almost as much as eating is playing the piano. However he may like playing the piano does not mean that he is any good at it. In fact he is dreadful, if he asks how he plays just say 'I didn't think it polite to listen, sir' then say no more. His excuse for his dreadful piano skills is 'I don't play accurately - any one can play accurately - but I play with wonderful expression. As far as the piano is concerned, sentiment is my forte.'

Hopefully I will return soon, but until then I would like to say good luck because working for Mr Moncrieff you will need it

Lane

Resolution

 The play 'The Importance Being Ernest' is resolved when Ms Prism reveals that she left a baby at Victoria train station that belonged to Lady Bracknell's sister. The child inside the hand bag was infant Jack and he could now do all the thing he wanted (marrying Gwendolyn) because he had status.

Jack could now marry Gwendolyn because he now had position, status  and most importantly the name Ernest 'I always told you, Gwendolyn, my name was Ernest didn't I' This suggest that when we find out what his name it brings him status. When he finds out that his has a place in aristocracy he immediately becomes arrogant. This shows that aristocracy brings arrogance and a sense of importance.

When Ms Prism Reveals that she left the handbag at the station with little Jack/Ernest held within you think that the play is resolved. 'Unmarried! I do not deny that is serious blow. But after all who has the right to cast one who has suffered ?' Jack is quick to forgive her because the first thing he thinks about is that he forgives her before his status because he has finally found his mother. This is completely different  to what  he believes later when he finds out that he is part of aristocracy.