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Which two definitions of the word blessing does the pun
in this excerpt rely on?
approval from someone in charge
a religious ceremony called a christening
encouragement from a friend
grace said at a meal
something that brings one happiness

Which two definitions of the word blessing does the pun in this excerpt rely on approval from someone in charge a religious ceremony called a christening encour class=

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B. A religious ceremony called a christening

E. Something that brings one happiness

 Oscar Wilde's comical play "The Importance of Being Ernest" revolves around the character of one gentleman John Worthing and his 'imaginary' alter-identity Ernest. John 'Jack' Worthing makes up the imaginary identity of Ernest whenever he wants to escape society and its responsibilities that he finds constricting and at times, absurd. And it was 'Ernest' that makes it possible for him to enjoy his life how he wants to.

 In the given excerpt from Act II, we see Jack asking the rector Chasuble to be rechristened. The use of the pun "blessing" in this excerpt is suggestive of the literal sense, the religious ceremony where babies are christened in front of God and the parents. It also means something that brings happiness and joy to a person.

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The two definitions of the word blessing that the pun  in this excerpt relies on are:

  • A religious ceremony called a christening
  • Something that brings one happiness

Pun is the usage of words in which their several meanings are explored. In this excerpt, we see the young man Jack approach Chasuble to be rechristened.

The reference to Blessing by Miss Prism points to the fact that the christening ceremony was an obvious blessing.

When Chasuble used the word Blessing he meant that it could bring one happiness instead of bitter trials.

So, in their usage of the word, they explored its several meanings.

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