The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

The Importance of Being Earnest

Oscar Wilde

136 pages • first pub 1895 (editions)

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The truth is rarely pure and never simple, declares Algernon early in Act One of "The Importance of Being Earnest," and were it either, modern literature would be a complete impossibility. It is a moment of sly, winking self-regard on the part of ...

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Moods

funny 97%
lighthearted 84%
relaxing 17%
reflective 10%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%
emotional 2%
challenging 1%
inspiring 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 81%
medium 16%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

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4.17

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