Oscar Wilde's The Importance Of Being Earnest
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While some critics contend that The Importance of Being Earnest is
completely fanciful and has no relation to the real world, others maintain that
Oscar Wilde's "trivial comedy for serious people" does make significant comments
about social class and the institution of marriage. These observation ....
Middle of paper
.... Neither is employed, and it is
apparent that their only occupation is the pursuit of leisure activities and
social matters, subjects of major importance to them. When Algernon inquires as
to the purpose of Ernest's visit to town, Ernest replies, "Oh pleasure,
pleasure! What else should bring anyone anywhere? Eating as usual, I see Algy!".
Algeron and Ernest are characterized by their extravagance, a luxury affordable
only because of the money accrued from family inheritance. Neither di ....
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