Trivializing the Serious
Words: 708 Pages: 2 5174Oscar Wilde’s play, "The Importance of Being Earnest," published in 1898, utilizes satire to critique the societal norms of the Victorian Era, particularly those of the upper class. Introduction Through his vibrant characters—Algernon, Lady Bracknell, Cecily, and Miss Prism—Wilde explores how serious aspects of life, such as marriage, are often trivialized. This essay examines how Wilde uses these characters to highlight the absurdities of societal expectations, especially regarding marriage, and to show how these are reduced to matters of lesser […]
