Importance of Being Earnest

Importance of Being Earnest

Read The Importance of Being Earnest then watch the 2002 movie adaptation of the play.

Determine whether you consider the play to be a satire, a farce, a comedy of manners, or some blending of the three.

Referring to both the written play and the movie production, compose an essay (minimum 750 words) defending your categorization of the play. You might discuss how one version does a better job of showing satire/farce/comedy, or you might argue that the written play fits one category but that the director has moved the movie into a different category.

Create a Works Cited page listing the play, the movie, and any websites consulted to create your definitions. Format your essay according to MLA guidelines.

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The Importance of being Earnest
The importance of being earnest is a play that was created by Oscar Wilde and was first performed on 14th February 1895 at St James Theatre in London. There have been many adaptations of the play that have been featured over the years. However, in this essay, I will be considering the written play itself as compared to the movie adaptation of the importance of being earnest in the year 2002.

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