The Importance of Being Earnest

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Drama | Oscar Wilde

Trace the elements of wit and humor in “The Importance of Being Earnest.”

Trace the elements of wit and humor in “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Oscar Wilde’s (1854-1900) “The Importance of Being Earnest” (1899) is one of the funniest comedies in Engl...
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Comment on the style of Oscar Wilde with special reference to his play “The Importance of Being Earnest.”

Comment on the style of Oscar Wilde with special reference to his play “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Oscar Wilde’s (1854-1900) “The Importance of Being Earnest” (1899) is one...
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In what way is “The Importance of Being Earnest” a trivial comedy for serious people?

In what way is “The Importance of Being Earnest” a trivial comedy for serious people? [NU: 2016]   “The Importance of Being Earnest” (1895) by Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) is called “a...
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Trace the farcical absurdities in “The Importance of Being Earnest.”

Trace the farcical absurdities in “The Importance of Being Earnest.” [NU: 2017] ★★★ Or, In what ways is “The Importance of Being Earnest” a farcical comedy?      Oscar Wilde’s (185...
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How is Jack’s identity revealed in “The Importance of Being Earnest?”

How is Jack’s identity revealed in “The Importance of Being Earnest?” [NU: 2016, 22] ★★★    Oscar Wilde’s (1854–1900) play “The Importance of Being Earnest” (1895) is full of comed...
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In what sense is “The Importance of Being Earnest” anti-feminist and anti-romantic?

 In what sense is “The Importance of Being Earnest” anti-feminist and anti-romantic? [NU: 2018, 22] ★★★  “The Importance of Being Earnest” (1895) by Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) is a br...
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“The Importance of Being Earnest” is a picture of the contemporary upper-class society?

To what extent is “The Importance of Being Earnest” a picture of the contemporary upper-class society? [NU: 2019, 22] ★★★  “The Importance of Being Earnest” (1895) by Oscar Wilde (...
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Assess the role of Jack Worthing in the play “The Importance of Being Earnest.”

Assess the role of Jack Worthing in the play “The Importance of Being Earnest.” [NU: 2017, 21]   “The Importance of Being Earnest” (1895) by Oscar Wilde (1854–1900)is a witty comed...
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Comment on the treatment of love and marriage in “The Importance of Being Earnest.”

Comment on the treatment of love and marriage in “The Importance of Being Earnest.” [NU: 2015, 18, 20, 22]    Oscar Wilde’s (1854–1900) play “The Importance of Being Earnest” (1895...
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In what way is “The Importance of Being Earnest” a trivial comedy for serious people?

In what way is “The Importance of Being Earnest” a trivial comedy for serious people? [NU: 2016]   “The Importance of Being Earnest” (1895) by Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) is called “a...
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Trace the farcical absurdities in “The Importance of Being Earnest.”

Trace the farcical absurdities in “The Importance of Being Earnest.” [NU: 2017] ★★★ Or, In what ways is “The Importance of Being Earnest” a farcical comedy?      Oscar Wilde’s (185...
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How is Jack’s identity revealed in “The Importance of Being Earnest?”

How is Jack’s identity revealed in “The Importance of Being Earnest?” [NU: 2016, 22] ★★★    Oscar Wilde’s (1854–1900) play “The Importance of Being Earnest” (1895) is full of comed...
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