Biographical information about the author (for my knowledge only, but very helpful):
Oscar Wilde was born on October 16, 1854 in Dublin, Ireland. The Irish poet and playwright authored works of literary merit such as The Importance of Being Earnest and The Picture of Dorian Gray. Wilde was one of the greatest wits of the 20th century because of his intelligence, flamboyancy, and humor. Unfortunately, the Victorian social prejudices surmounted him, when the father of a young man Wilde was romantically involved with left him a homophobic slur. Wilde was convicted of gross indecency, and was sent to two years of hard labor. After being released from prison, he lived for only three more years, dying at the age of 46.
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Furthermore, it is hard for these characters to set things straight once they’ve lied about them. As the situation gradually complicates, characters must lie even more to get out of the problems of their previous lies. Eventually, there comes a point when the lies get out of hand when both Cecily and Gwendolen think they’re both married to an Ernest Worthing. Even when the truth is revealed at this point, the characters don’t show genuine remorse or guilt about lying. Love exists in many forms: Jack and Gwendolen represent the typical nature of Victorian courtship, especially in the face of disapproving parents. Algernon and Cecily represent “love at first sight”. Dr. Chasuble and Ms. Prism represent hidden love.
Respect and Reputation: Through Lady Bracknell’s character, the seriousness people took toward social class during the Victorian era is portrayed. Additionally, the upper classes cared so much about being respectable that they went as far as doing a lot of lying about it. Any deviations from the typical rules (in Jack’s case, being found in a handbag) may prevent a young person from marrying
Oscar Wilde was born on October 16, 1854 in Dublin, Ireland. The Irish poet and playwright authored works of literary merit such as The Importance of Being Earnest and The Picture of Dorian Gray. Wilde was one of the greatest wits of the 20th century because of his intelligence, flamboyancy, and humor. Unfortunately, the Victorian social prejudices surmounted him, when the father of a young man Wilde was romantically involved with left him a homophobic slur. Wilde was convicted of gross indecency, and was sent to two years of hard labor. After being released from prison, he lived for only three more years, dying at the age of 46.
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Furthermore, it is hard for these characters to set things straight once they’ve lied about them. As the situation gradually complicates, characters must lie even more to get out of the problems of their previous lies. Eventually, there comes a point when the lies get out of hand when both Cecily and Gwendolen think they’re both married to an Ernest Worthing. Even when the truth is revealed at this point, the characters don’t show genuine remorse or guilt about lying. Love exists in many forms: Jack and Gwendolen represent the typical nature of Victorian courtship, especially in the face of disapproving parents. Algernon and Cecily represent “love at first sight”. Dr. Chasuble and Ms. Prism represent hidden love.
Respect and Reputation: Through Lady Bracknell’s character, the seriousness people took toward social class during the Victorian era is portrayed. Additionally, the upper classes cared so much about being respectable that they went as far as doing a lot of lying about it. Any deviations from the typical rules (in Jack’s case, being found in a handbag) may prevent a young person from marrying