“Exploring Themes and Society in The Importance of Being Earnest: A Literary Analysis”

Drama Analysis Essay – Research Paper Students will write an essay which focuses on one of the following play. The Importance of Being Earnest (by Oscar Wilde) Write a literary analysis that explores some of the following: What themes can we learn from the experiences of the characters? How similar / different are these characters from yourself? (Or your family? Your friends?) What can we learn about the society in which these characters live? Are these lessons relevant to today’s society? As you analyze the characters and themes, incorporate historical/cultural context related to the play and/or playwright. In addition to original analysis, the essay should incorporate information/commentary from at least three academically reliable sources. (No Wikipedia, Sparknotes, Shmoop type websites.) Follow MLA Guidelines Include a Works Cited page. Length: at least 2000 words.

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