This subtopic delves into Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest', a satirical comedy of manners that exposes the hypocrisies of Victorian society through wit, paradox, and farcical elements. Students will explore how Wilde uses double identities, triviality, and language to critique social conventions, morality, and the institution of marriage, developing skills in critical analysis and contextual understanding.
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