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Oscar Wilde
Importance of Being Earnest
Main Characters & Descriptions
John (Jack/Earnest) Worthing John Worthing, also known as Jack, lives a double life. His first and real persona, Jack, whom he portrays...
Setting
Time Importance of Being Earnst is placed in the late 19th century Victorian Era, in the summer time with a "charming climate" Place It...
Historical Relevance
Victorian tendency to view marriage as a financial arrangement England prospering Classes were very divided - rich removed from the poor...
Major Events
Algernon disapproves of Jack’s wish to propose to Gwendolen - Jack tells Algy that he is Jack in the country and Earnest in the city -...
Major Themes
Manners & Sincerity Hypocrisy that society creates Overly sincere, polite mannerisms while harboring conversely manipulative, cruel...
Overall Meaning
The overall meaning of The Importance of Being Earnest is the pun that is used on the word and name "Earnest." The most important thing...
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