The Importance of Being Earnest: on wit
You'll notice that Wilde's writing (and not only this play... all of his writing) is absolutely dripping with wit, irony, puns, and sarcasm. How does this affect the play and how does it affect your reading of it? Think back (if you were on the field trip to see this play at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater last fall) to when you saw the play--what reactions did you have to the witty dialogue when the play was actually performed? How does this differ from your reading of the work? How would the play be different without this element? Consider these questions as you express your feelings about Wilde's witty writing (alliteration, anyone?) style.
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I didnt get to see the play. But in all honestly. The irony, puns, and sarcasm makes this literature. If they werent sarcastic or anything, i honestly dont think this literture could hold my attention i was proven wrong.
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