In the book, it is really important if you belong to the upper class, reputation. Society cared about materialistic belongings, and the author makes fun of this. For example, when Lady Bracknell says, "May I ask what position she holds in your household?", it reflects how important was to be part of the high society. It was seen wrongly to be part, or support the working class. Also, when Lady Bracknell says, "You have a townhouse, I hope?", it reflects how essential was for the high society people to relate themselves to wealthy and materialistic people.