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    and Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest satirize conformity through the fetishization of products of Empire‚ status‚ and traditional sexuality in order to characterize society

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    into several different categories. “The Importance of Being Earnest” written by Oscar Wilde and “Othello” written by Shakespeare are a lot alike on the story line however they are considered two different types of plays that are divided into two genres. With both plays‚ the reader gets to feel many different emotions that help aide with the connections of the genres. These dramas fall into the categories of Comedy and Tragedy. The importance of Being Ernest sways more toward the Comedy side of the

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    The Importance of Commitment and Being On Time Commitment is defined by Google as the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause‚ activity‚ etc. Regardless of the activity it is an essential attribute in order to be successful within that activity. Commitment starts with a choice and is sustained by dedication and perseverance. There are many attributes that are parallel such as leadership and dedication that are curtail for personal progress and over all attainment

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    Importance of not being late In this amazingly well thought of essay i will discuss with you today of the series of actions that brought me to write this paper‚ the possible effects these actions might have on the accomplishment of the mission‚ and how to discourage and possibly stop such things from ever happening to me. The reason I am being subject to this time consuming‚ uninspired‚ and rather boring writing assignment is because I failed to be at the correct place of duty at the time appointed

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    has to fix it nobody can fix what I mess up. I have to learn from my own mistakes and try my best not to make the same mistakes in the future. This is not the first time I have been late I need to either buy an alarm clock or go to bed earlier. Being on time is very important. If there is important information that I need to know at a certain time and I show up late I risk not knowing the things I need to know. For example if I was told to be up at the TOC to get information on a mission and I

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    Is The Importance of Being Earnest A Realistic Fiction? Realistic fiction is stories about imaginary people and/or events that can actually happen (Cullinan‚ 1989). The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde may seem realistic but‚ in fact‚ it is not. Fictional characters of the Victorian Period and various occasions of ridicule represent nothing but sarcastically mirror the reality of the Victorian society. The characters look humane and world view seems to be based on the Victorian society

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    The Importance Of Being Earnest A trivial comedy for serious people By Oscar Wilde Characters: John(Ernest/Jack) Worthing: tries to be honest; polite; was found in a handbag at Victoria station as a baby; in love with Gwendolen;suitor of Gwendolen; best friend of Algeron; he`s the guardian of Cecily; conscious of his duty‚ tries to satisfy everyone‚ intelligent‚ lives in the countryside‚but uses a synonym to get to

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    women do as shown in Wilde’s play‚ The Importance of Being Earnest. In The Importance of Being Earnest men have better relationships considering women are more likely to argue with each other‚ because men generally don’t see matters as being earnest like women do. Unlike Gwendolen and Cecily’s relationship‚ Algernon and Jack’s relationship remains positive throughout the play. In the beginning of the play Jack reveals to Algernon that his name is Ernest in town and Jack in the country‚ not realizing

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    People are constantly being exposed to societal “trends” and “expectations” around them in their cultures‚ therefore it is difficult for one to stay fully unique. One may choose to diminish societal influence and preserve their individualism by: Restricting standard social influences‚ creating a distinct identity‚ and keeping honesty as best policy. In The Importance of Being Earnest‚ Oscar Wilde‚ satirically illustrates the image of two men Jack and Algernon fighting for the most precious women

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    be wicked and being good all the time. That would be hypocrisy.” (IOBE P.24). Most people would not create another life in order to obtain happiness as their own should give them enough pleasure. In Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest‚ not one‚ but two characters end up leading a double life with the same name. Jack Worthing is an upper-class man who lives in the country being Cecily Cardew’s guardian. When not in the country but in the town‚ Jack calls himself Ernest. Algernon‚ “Ernest’s”

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