In the play The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde makes a critique of English upper classes. Write a paper in which you analyze how such critique is being delivered* and what aspects of upper-class society’s habits and attitudes are being critiqued.

* This paper must focus on an analysis of language, including verbal humor, situational irony, witticisms, etc.

 

** Your paper should be based solely on textual evidence from the play you have chosen. This is not a research paper, and you should not use the Internet or outside sources to complete this assignment. Using the Internet can lead to plagiarism. Each paragraph (except the introduction and the conclusion) must be supported by adequate citations from the play. Citations should be introduced, analyzed, and used to support your argument. Your paper must contain a clear thesis that responds to the prompt.