Literature critical reading THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST‚ A TRIVIAL COMEDY FOR SERIOUS PEOPLE by the Irish writer and poet Oscar Wilde‚ is a comedy about the customs and seriousness of society around Victorian values of that time. THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is an excellent example of what a satire is‚ by the use of satirical devices such as irony‚ sarcasm and farce to show the society in a ridiculous way. In the play‚ Wilde often satirizes the Victorian society and all the rules that weren’t
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In The Importance of Being Earnest‚ to be “Earnest” is to be “honest‚ and “truthful”. Which was what the protagonist and main character Jack Worthing used to slip away from responsibilities he had to face. Oscar Wilde used the name earnest but the characters act completely different from it. It’s a pun on the word earnest‚ when the title is the importance of being earnest
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Importance of not being late. In the following paper I will be discussing what series of actions brought me to write this paper‚ the army regulations surrounding said actions‚ the possible effects these actions might have on the accomplishment of the mission‚ the possible affects on your career‚ and how to discourage and possibly stop such things from ever happening soon or ever again. The reason I am being subject to this time consuming‚ uninspired‚ and rather lackluster writing assignment is
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Being organized is vital. Being organized makes life easier‚ makes it less likely to lose things and saves a lot of time. Three examples will show you why. It is essential for many important things like school or works‚ and even everyday things‚ like doing bills or remembering events. First of all‚ Organization can prove to be helpful‚ making life easier. It’s 6 o’clock in the morning; both Bill and Ted are already running late for work. Bill has enough time to look for his shoes‚ but he just can’t
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November 25‚ 2012 School is Mandatory School is necessary to learn plenty in the future‚ and not only an education will be gained‚ but a social life as well. School should be obligatory because it builds the skills needed in life and learn many new things in life. The requisite of school is due to two factors. First key point is that school is necessary for the education value that it provides that cannot be received anywhere else. Second key point is the socialization school provides for the students
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and character; Piggy is no exception. From being the representation of scholars to the comparison with Prometheus‚ Golding ensures Piggy’s short life is well remembered. Piggy’s literal function in this novel is to be the intellectual and logical thinker to counteract the emotional thinking of the other boys. From the beginning‚ Piggy viewed everything logically. He quickly came to the realization that the boys may be on the island for a long time‚ when he told Ralph " Nobody don’t know we’re
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In his play‚ The Importance of Being Earnest‚ Oscar Wilde portrays his beliefs by satirizing the beliefs and values of his society. Within Act I‚ Algernon states that “The truth is rarely pure and never simple.” Wilde’s witty epigram projects a major theme within the play. It attacks the perception of fixed truth. The major target of Wilde’s scathing social criticism is the hypocrisy that society creates. Often in Victorian society‚ its participants acted in overly sincere‚ polite ways while
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to give him a reprieve from his real life. Algernon is constantly being summoned to Bunbury’s deathbed‚ which conveniently draws him away from tiresome or distasteful social obligations. Like Jack’s fictional brother Ernest‚ Bunbury provides Algernon with a way of indulging himself while also suggesting great seriousness and sense of duty. However‚ a salient difference exists between Jack and Algernon. Jack does not admit to being a “Bunburyist‚” even after he’s been called on it‚ while Algernon
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Raihaan Essop THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING HONEST | Being HonestIt is common for people to dislike NOT having wealth‚ position and all the fancy trappings that show the world we are successful. Let’s be honest how many of us think that being a Pop Singer like???? or a Diva like Lady Gaga is so cool. Think of it - all the trappings that come with being a highly paid Pop Star‚ designer clothes‚ cars‚ house in Beverly Hills. Can you imagine it? How awesomeGreat huh! I know I will get myself at least
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everybody can trust you the most with any problem that they have‚ whether it be on the cheer time or their personal life. You’re always there for the team‚ helping out in any way possible‚ whether it be fixing a whole pyramid with counts five minutes before halftime or by being a representative for our team at every orientation or school event. You represent exactly what a cheerleader should be‚ always showing school spirit‚ always trying to encourage the team to be friends with one another‚ showing enthusiasm
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