Importance of Being Earnest

While some critics contend that people find humor in the subject matter presented to them, one has stated that people find humor in how the subject matter is presented, not the subject matter itself. The subject matter may not have the slightest humor to it, but the way someone can present the matter can create hilarity. Oscar Wilde uses this way of writing in his play comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest. The characters and …

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