The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

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Description:

The Importance of Being Earnest is a three-act comedy written in 1894 which reveals the author’s superior command of language, wit, and mocking of Victorian pretensions and unforgettable epigrams. It presents a plot of four lovers, sometimes partners, sometimes rivals, in witty dialogue. The play allows students to see the art of play writing merged with social criticism to produce a comedy in which readers are lured to look at themselves.

Activities:

Students participate in debates, prepare role plays, and conduct interviews. They complete creative art projects. They draft a variety of writing assignments, including formal essays. They prepare a bibliography. Students conduct research to extend and enhance their study of the play. They review the pre-Raphaelite movement in English literature. They compare Victorian and contemporary language and comedy. They learn to critically evaluate plot.

Supplementary materials include a variety of tests with answer keys.

Ethical Values:

Endurance
Equality
Freedom
Respect