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    The Victorian Era was named after Queen Victoria. This ranged from 1837 to 1901, Victoria's death. The Era consisted of strict conduct and morals. If a man were to call a lady by her first name they were considered engaged. The period was characterized by the struggle of working people and success…

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    In the play “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde, witticism is used in characterization and in the satire of the Victorian Aristocracy. Characterization is used to describe characters and their personalities. Witticism, a literary tone, is used as a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark. Satire, a literary tone, is used to ridicule or make fun of human vice or weakness, often with the intent of correcting or changing, the subject. When you read the title of the literary…

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    Writing Task The use of satirical humor in “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde Throughout the play, Oscar Wilde uses satirical humor to ridicule and deride the members of the Victorian aristocracy. Wilde criticizes certain aspects of society, mocking social conventions such as marriage. This can be seen in the play when Jacks confides to Algernon that he is in love with Gwendolen and that he has come to town to propose to her, and Algernon replies that he thought that Jack…

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    Comparing Satire “The Importance of Being Earnest” takes place in the Victorian Era. The purpose of Wilde writing a satire about Victorian society was to awaken people. He wanted to let the people understand how ridiculous it was. “As for the particular locality in which the hand-bag was found, a cloak-room at a railway station, might serve to conceal a social indiscretion-has probably, indeed, been used for that purpose before now-but it could hardly be regarded as an assured basis for a…

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    Poetry Research Paper : Victorian Era The victorian era which began in 1837 and ended in 1901 under the reign of Queen Victoria is known for its several contradictions, extreme poverty, religion and supernatural beliefs. Their way of thinking represented the ideological change that was seen inside of the society in general. Several progresses in Science which have given ideas about the reality and the past beliefs regarding religion and the truth. Expanded congestion, poverty, and malady,…

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    Symbolism In Corpse Bride

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    The movie Corpse Bride is a very charming yet macabre movie of how a shy, stumbling young man accidently marries a deceased bride. This movie is done by stop motion, yet is still very elegantly. With the grim aesthetic of the Victorian era, the living world is shown to be dull, gray, and practically lifeless while the Land of the Dead is full of color, and lively characters. The detail of every character and object is rich with also a grand orchestra, soft piano and jazz numbers to company. The…

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    Authenticity, or lack thereof, and artificiality are a big part of the play The Importance of being Earnest. Jack and Algernon, two of the main protagonists who are very present throughout this play, showcase examples of how artificiality is presented in Victorian society and how it is widely expected and accepted. Both Algernon and Jack create alternate personas for themselves which ultimately results in a few undesirable situations, but also aids them through their everyday lives. While this…

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    Wilde skillfully uses the device of characterization, setting, plot, conflict and resolution to weave a story of deceit and confusions. “The Importance of Being Earnest” draws on elements of charade and play in its description of a social situation. In Oscar Wilde’s play the use of satire makes fun of people who put much importance on things that are not important. The setting is important because during the Victorian age the idea marriage and love had certain imagines to pretend. The story…

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    What did the Victorians consider a good meal? Victorians thought that rich meals were the best because they cost more and had more extra ingredients. Victorian people needed to be rich and have a lot of money to be able to eat big and fancy meals. What did the Victorians eat during the Victorian Era? “Rich victorians would feast on significant amounts of food at every meal so they are full” (author). “They mainly ate fish and meat at full meals.” (author). Evening meals were eaten late in the…

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