You Never Can Tell

Drama | George Bernard Shaw

How does M'comas criticise the Victorian Londoners?

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How does M'Comas criticise the Victorian Londoners George Bernard Shaw wrote You Never Can Tell in In this play McComas is a lawyer and family friend He is wise and speaks honestly about London society Through his words Shaw shows the false manners of Victorian people McComas criticises how Londoners act politely but live selfishly False Manners McComas sees that people in London care only for manners They smile curve and speak softly but their hearts are not kind He says We do unkind things in a kind way He also says We say bitter things in a sweet voice These words show that people are not honest in feeling Their politeness is only a mask to look good in society McComas laughs at this fake politeness of Victorian Londoners Fear of Gossip McComas also notices that people fear gossip very much They always worry about what others will say

about them Mr Crampton is afraid that Londoners care more for name than truth They live to please society not to follow their hearts McComas calls this fear foolish and weak He says people lose peace when they live for others opinions Lack of Real Feeling McComas thinks Londoners have forgotten how to love truly They talk sweetly but do not show kindness in action He says they hurt most those they mean to please This means that even their kindness causes pain to others Their behavior is cold and without sympathy McComas wants people to be simple and real again Through McComas Shaw shows that Victorian Londoners were false and proud They feared gossip loved manners and forgot real kindness McComas words teach that true civilization means honesty and warm heart

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