The Plays of Oscar Wilde
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The Comedies of Oscar Wilde: Parallels in Victorian Society and Contrasts in Contemporary American Society Introduction The plays of Oscar Wilde, in particular his comedies, including the importance of being earnest, Lady Windermere's Fan, and An Ideal Husband are funny, engaging and satirical.... Furthermore, Algy and Jack in the importance of being earnest demonstrate their feminine qualities, according to Sinfield, by the fact that they are idle, do not care about moral conventions, exploit their romantic devotions to their women and make suggestions regarding future profligacy – such as when Algernon complains about how difficult it is doing nothing (Wilde, 683)....