The characters and the nature of their society is all about looks and how wealthy you are. The conversation between the three characters show the values they have. With the two women planning a party and the man trying to push his way into a high class party they will host. The words expressed in conversation, words emphasized in conversation and the actions presented during the conversation.
At the start of the entire scene, the pleasant conversation is shown. Almost showing how to butter u p a person before giving bad news or having to deal with someone you do not like. Then with, Lord Darlington hinting that he wants to be invited to the party the women are hosting. As their response, their sarcasm towards him about their concerns of him wrecking it. Duchess of Berwick and Lady Windermere, giving their personal opinions towards the Lord; almost judging him and shunning him from their conversation.
In the text of the scene, there are two words emphasized. While Duchess of Berwick is speaking, line 25 and 26, the two words that and your. Almost saying that she is above the other two and wants the best for her and her family. She gives the impression of that noting is good enough for her and her daughter, not even in high class society. Later in the same paragraph, she complains of everyone being everywhere and that is not okay. She speaks that only certain people are allowed in her parties and presence.
The actions of the scene show how the men and women will act in conversation. At the beginning, there is shaking of hands (line 1). Then both ladies sitting during the conversation, even pointed out in multiple places. Its interesting that a man will stand in presence of women, even just two. The society must have a norm of respect and manners towards females and not to sit unless invited to. Which the Lord is not; he stands the entire time until he leaves. While the two women greet then sit. At the end though, the lord only shakes hands with the Duchess, and bows to both.
The society portrayed is high-class, mannerly lifestyle. With the men standing and the words expressed in conversation, even rude. Yet the desire to be seen in society at high parties. Like one must been seen in expensive attire and at certain occasions to have a good standing, not only with the high class but the lower as well. Then the subject of the lower class trying to socialize with the wealthy. Those lower class people are seen as vermin and not worthy to be in the mere presence of the three characters
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