The Importance of Being Earnest

In "The Importance of Being Earnest," Oscar Wilde crafts a brilliant comedic play that explores the complexities of identity, social norms, and the institution of marriage in Victorian England. With razor-sharp wit and a mastery of epigrams, Wilde employs a style characterized by its clever dialogue and satirical undertones, revealing the absurdity of societal expectations. The narrative revolves around two bachelors, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who adopt fictitious personas to escape ...