Lady bracknell's lines in the play illustrated what attitude of the aristocracy?

a. the importance of following strict codes of behavior

b. the inappropriateness of looking down on others

c. the importance of being honest and therefore respected

d. the importance of beauty over more intrinsic qualities

The correct answer is option D.  

Explanation:

In the play Lady Bracknell is a symbol of Victorian earnestness, she is one arrogant, powerful, ruthless upper-class conservative lady. She represents Wilde's idea of the negativity and conservative and repressive nature of Victorian earnestness.

The lines of Lady Bracknell illustrates the attitude of giving the importance of beauty over more intrinsic qualities.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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