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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Summary: In this play by Oscar Wilde, Jack is living two lives: he is known by his real name, Jack, to his friends in his more permanent country home, but his friends (and his love interest) in London know him as Earnest. Jack’s double-identity create some ridiculous and hilarious situations in this comedy of manners.
funny
Absolutely loved it! Wilde was obviously a man before his time who had a great influence on many comedies to come. I'm sad to say this is my first encounter with him, but it certainly won't be the last!
funny
fast-paced
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Classism
Well this was an interesting enough play. While it was fun, and probably more enjoyable to watch acted out, as a piece of literature I was not overly impressed. The plot was somewhat strange and if there was to be a point to the whole thing, I am not sure what it was supposed to be, if there was one at all. I hope the next time I read Oscar Wilde that I am more taken by the writing as it is always a bummer to not thoroughly respect a classical writer whose name is so widely known.
I generally find it dull to read plays. You lose so much of the human interaction and personal interpretation that they become flat, just words on paper. Wilde has such a special talent, however, that the Importance of Being Earnest remains a delightful quick read despite its format.
This truly is a trivial comedy for serious people. Loved the irony of what the characters say, how it’s a critique on rich people yet was presented for them.
This play was a joy to read. Short, but so well written and crafted. This play made me laugh at times and it was a much needed comic relief from the row of tragedies we have been reading in AP Lit. Thumbs up Oscar Wilde.