A universal favorite, The Importance of Being Earnest displays Oscar Wilde’s wit and theatrical genius at their brilliant best. Subtitled “A Trivial Comedy for Serious People,” this hilarious attack on Victorian manners and morals turns a pompous world on its head, lets duplicity lead to happiness, and makes riposte the highest form of art. Written, according to Wilde, “by a butterfly for butterflies,” it is a dazzling masterpiece of comic entertainment. Although it was originally written in four acts, The Importance of Being Earnest is usually performed in a three-act version. This authoritative edition features an appendix that restores valuable lines that appeared in the original. Also included in this special collection are Wilde’s first comedy success, Lady Windermere’s Fan, and his richly sensual melodrama, Salomé, which he called “that terrible coloured little tragedy I once in some strange mood wrote”—and which shocked and enraged the censors of his time. Includes an Introduction by Sylvan Barnet and an Afterword by Elise Bruhl and Michael Gamer
Part of the Legend Classics seriesThe truth is rarely pure and never simple.Oscar Wilde was already one of the best known literary figures in Britain when he was persuaded to turn his extraordinary talents to the theatre. Between 1891 and 1895 he produced a sequence of distinctive plays which spearheaded the dramatic renaissance of the 1890s and still retain their power among today's audiences.The final comic or dramatic work from undisputed genius Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is his most enduring popular play and a must-read for any Wilde fan.A farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personæ to escape burdensome social obligations, the play is an unforgettable satire of Victorian ways. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London, the play's major theme is the triviality with which it treats institutions.Wilde's notoriety caused the play, despite its early success, to be closed after 86 performances. This latest edition allows you to discover or enjoy once again the writing of one of history's great comedy and drama writers.The Legend Classics series:Around the World in Eighty DaysThe Adventures of Huckleberry FinnThe Importance of Being EarnestAlice's Adventures in WonderlandThe MetamorphosisThe Railway ChildrenThe Hound of the BaskervillesFrankensteinWuthering HeightsThree Men in a BoatThe Time MachineLittle WomenAnne of Green GablesThe Jungle BookThe Yellow Wallpaper and Other StoriesDraculaA Study in ScarletLeaves of GrassThe Secret GardenThe War of the WorldsA Christmas CarolStrange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr HydeHeart of DarknessThe Scarlet LetterThis Side of ParadiseOliver TwistThe Picture of Dorian GrayTreasure IslandThe Turn of the ScrewThe Adventures of Tom SawyerEmmaThe TrialA Selection of Short Stories by Edgar Allen PoeGrimm Fairy Tales
An entire unit ready to go. Simply print it off or send it out, and set your students loose!This is a comprehensive workbook that includes full text links, audiobook resources, as well as videos that go along with Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. There are various summary activities as...
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Hauptsache Ernst (The Importance of Being Earnest) von Oscar Wilde
Read & Co. Classics presents this brand new edition of Oscar Wilde's famous play, "The Importance of Being Earnest", first performed in London in 1895. The play questions the nature and purpose of the institution of marriage, poking fun at the morals, assumptions and constraints found in Victorian values. During the play’s release, Wilde’s social life was aired to the Victorian public after an altercation with his lover’s father, resulting in him being sent to prison for his homosexual relationship. Oscar Wilde (1884-1900) was an Irish author, playwright and poet. He moved from Dublin to Oxford where he studied under renowned art critics Walter Pater and John Ruskin and became associated with the literary and philosophical movement of Aestheticism.
The Importance of Being Earnest lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Inside you'll find 30 Daily Lessons, 20 Fun Activities, 180 Multiple Choice Questions, 60 Short Essay Questions, 20 Essay Questions, Quizzes/Homework Assignments, Tests, and more. ...
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A Study Guide for Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest von Cengage Learning Gale
The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is a play by Oscar Wilde. First performed on 14 February 1895 at the St James's Theatre in London, it is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personæ to escape burdensome social obligations. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London, the play's major themes are the triviality with which it treats institutions as serious as marriage, and the resulting satire of Victorian ways. Some contemporary reviews praised the play's humour and the culmination of Wilde's artistic career, while others were cautious about its lack of social messages. Its high farce and witty dialogue have helped make The Importance of Being Earnest Wilde's most enduringly popular play.
This unit integrates A Modest Proposal and The Importance of Being Earnest seamlessly as it explores the cultural and satirical significance of these two famous texts. The resource includes: - Teacher Tools Page - Satire Pre-Test - Satirical Devices - Satirical Devices Picture Chart - A Modest Proposal Reading Questions - Satire Post Test - Critique Essay Assignment Sheet - Critique Essay Self-Assessment - Critique Essay Rubric - Victorian Era Fashion Style Sketch Notes - Victorian Era Poetry Analysis - The Importance of Being Earnest bookmark - Oscar Wilde author profile - Oscar Wilde writing style - Vocab Sketch Notes - Act I Questions - Becoming a Bunburyist Activity - Two Truths and One Lie Activity - Act II Questions - Social Butterfly Characterization - Dear Alice Advice Columns - What's in a Name? Activity - Act III Questions - Jack and Algy Literary Foils - Character Map - Characterization Chart - Satire Chart - Honesty Debates - Magazine Earnestness Activity - Synthesis Essay Assignment Sheet - Synthesis Essay Rubric - Final Earnest Exam - Exam Key - Societal Norms PBL - PBL Brainstorming - PBL Exit Ticket - PBL Rubric
Title: The Importance of Being EarnestAuthor: Oscar WildeGenre: Play, Comedy, FarceFirst published: 14th February 1895 The Importance of Being Earnest Summary Oscar Wilde's madcap farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements, and lovers entanglements still delights
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Bunbury oder The Importance of Being Earnest: deutsche Textausgabe mit Kommentar von Oscar Wilde
The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is a play by Oscar Wilde. First performed on 14 February 1895 at the St James's Theatre in London, it is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personæ in order to escape burdensome social obligations. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London, the play's major themes are the triviality with which it treats institutions as serious as marriage, and the resulting satire of Victorian ways. Contemporary reviews all praised the play's humour, though some were cautious about its explicit lack of social messages, while others foresaw the modern consensus that it was the culmination of Wilde's artistic career so far. Its high farce and witty dialogue have helped make The Importance of Being EarnestWilde's most enduringly popular play. The successful opening night marked the climax of Wilde's career but also heralded his downfall. The Marquess of Queensberry, whose son Lord Alfred Douglas was Wilde's lover, planned to present the writer with a bouquet of rotten vegetables and disrupt the show. Wilde was tipped off and Queensberry was refused admission. Soon afterwards their feud came to a climax in court, where Wilde's homosexual double life was revealed to the Victorian public and he was eventually sentenced to imprisonment. His notoriety caused the play, despite its early success, to be closed after 86 performances. After his release, he published the play from exile in Paris, but he wrote no further comic or dramatic work. The Importance of Being Earnest has been revived many times since its premiere. It has been adapted for the cinema on three occasions. In The Importance of Being Earnest (1952), Dame Edith Evans reprised her celebrated interpretation of Lady Bracknell; The Importance of Being Earnest (1992) by Kurt Baker used an all-black cast; andOliver Parker's The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) incorporated some of Wilde's original material cut during the preparation of the original stage production.
These four extended thinking questions for The Importance of Being Earnest get students thinking about four major themes of the play: Deceit Marriage Societal expectations Lifestyle choices These prompts work well assigned either throughout the reading of the play or as a cumulative assignment, and they're a great way to get prepared for class discussions. They're also included in the discounted BritLitWit The Importance of Being Earnest Unit Bundle! Related blog posts: The challenges of teaching Earnest and how to overcome them Try a humor unit (especially at the end of the school year!) Other resources you may find helpful: Hamlet Questions for Reading & Analysis Macbeth Reading Questions "Araby" Literary Analysis Worksheets Keep in touch with BritLitWit! Blog Instagram Pinterest Facebook
This bundle includes all my handouts, worksheets, and activities to teach The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde. The resources are designed to be taught at a fairly high level, avoid looking flashy or patronizing, and instead focus on enabling higher-level cognitive, critical, and thinking skills, as well as to hone close-reading skills in your students. The bundle includes the following resources: 1 - Oscar Wilde Biography, with a particular focus on his philosophy of aestheticism and ideology - linked to the play, and his literary legacy. 2 - Reading Comprehension & Close Reading Questions for the entire play, split up into didactically manageable and meaningful units / parts. 3 - Wilde in Context Activities: These are various engaging activities, informative texts, and other resources that help you focus on the socio-cultural and historical context of the play. The units cover aspects such as Wilde's aestheticism, Victorian England, the butler/valet in Victorian society, the aristocracy, concepts of Victorian 'earnestness', the Industrial and Agricultural revolutions, etc. 4 - Wilde's Wit, Humour, Wordplay, and Aphorisms: Various presentations, activities and lesson materials to analyze types of comedy and the humour of the play. 5 - Analysing Structure: Wilde's Theatre & The Well-Made Play: These activities focus on the brilliant structure of the play, and take a closer look at Wilde's pioneering work with The Importance of Being Earnest's structure as a well-made play that incorporates and adapts various other dramatic conventions, including farce, theatre of the absurd, the comedy of manners, and the well-made play structure. 6 - Wilde's Use of Humour as Social Criticism - These activities provide a closer look at how Wilde uses epigrams, paradox, verbal wit and other humour techniques as vehicles for social criticism throughout the play. 7 - Wilde's Use of Aptronyms and Telling Names - These activities focus on how the play's characters have been given aptronyms or telling names, and how the playwright uses these names as indirect characterization and as a vehicle for social criticism and additional humour. 8 - The Role of Food as Symbolism and Motifs: These activities review how Wilde uses food as symbols and motifs to reinforce central themes and issues throughout the play. 9 - Teacher's Guides - Teacher's guides provide notes and my recommendations for how to teach the various activities, including guidance for when and how to teach what is included. 5. Answer Key - An answer key is included with model answers all activities. Perfect for independent study and distance learning. Feedback is always appreciated!
Title: The Importance of Being Earnest Author: Oscar Wilde Publisher: Avon Books Publication Date: 1965 Format: Paperback Condition: Very Good (vintage)
The Importance of Being Earnest is a glorious comedy of mistaken identity, which ridicules codes of propriety and etiquette. Wilde's "trivial play for serious people" is a sparkling comedy of manners. This hilariously absurd satire pits sincerity against style, barbed witticisms against ostentatious elegance. Wilde's brilliantly constructed plot and famous dialogue enrich the appeal of his celebrated characters, as he turns accepted ideas inside out and situations upside down in this masterpiece. Unabridged edition with an interactive table of contents.
Kick off your study of The Importance of Being Earnest with an engaging discussion! For this anticipation guide activity, students respond to seven provocative statements related to the themes of the play by checking off how much they agree with each statement and explaining their opinions. Starting off a novel study with an opinionnaire always energizes the classroom! Have students write their answers down first, and then have fun sharing out. Students love to see what their peers think, so it works well to post signs for "Strongly Agree," "Agree," "Disagree," and "Strongly Disagree" in the four corners of the room and have them move around to represent their opinion about each statement. Related blog posts: The challenges of teaching Earnest and how to overcome them Try a humor unit (especially at the end of the school year!) Other resources you may find helpful: Beowulf Anticipation Guide Hamlet Anticipation Guide Macbeth Intro Activity: Would You Rather...? Keep in touch with BritLitWit! Blog Instagram Pinterest Facebook
About The Importance of Being Earnest "“The truth is rarely pure and never simple.” This iconic line from The Importance of Being Earnest perhaps best sums up the spirit of this play, written by Oscar Wilde. The farcical comedy is a satire on the hypocrisy of late 19th-century Victorian society. Performed in 1895 at the St James’s Theatre, in London, and published in 1899, the play has long been considered to be Wilde’s most famous work as a playwright. Widely appreciated by readers of all ages, the witty masterpiece is centered on the themes of marriage, social expectations, class and the lifestyle in Victorian society. The play portrays the events in the lives of two men – Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff – who use deception to bend the truth to seek thrill in their lives. Known as the first-of-its-kind modern comedy in England, the play is regarded for its witty dialogues and eccentric characters. Counted among the best of satirical comedies, The Importance of Being Earnest continues to delight readers with its comical yet snappy banter that brings out the absurdity of human behaviour. "
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners. The text gives a summary of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest”. After carefully reading the summary of the novel, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: True or False exercises, a character match,a definitions match exercise and a fun crossword . The vocabulary used in the text is rather advanced and can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL or IELTS vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homework. A full answer key is included. Total number of pages: 6
Freshen up your lesson plans and help your students begin to analyze the characters in Oscar Wilde's play, The Importance of Being Earnest. Students analyze the given prompts based on the text to determine what it suggests about the character. Character included are: • Jack Worthing • Algernon Moncrieff • Lady Bracknell • Cecily Cardew • Gwendolyn Fairfax • Dr. Chasuble • Lane • Miss Prism Aside from individual classwork, use these 8 worksheets as a quick group activity (each group takes a different character), as bell-ringers or exit slips, or even as a quick quiz. These ready-to-print sheets, can also make a good review activity once you've finished the play. Full teaching bundle on The Importance of Being Earnest coming soon! Teaching other plays? Check out these bundles: Macbeth Bundle: Unit Plan, Worksheets, Projects, PowerPoints, Essays Romeo and Juliet Unit Plan, Worksheets, Projects, PowerPoints, Essays Clip-art provided by MilaWorldDesign
Engage students in Oscar Wilde's hilarious play through this fun activity! This activity will get students on their feet as they race through multiple choice questions about The Importance of Being Earnest. The questions draw both on comprehension of the text and on analysis of satire and irony in the play. It's a perfect review activity for after finishing the play! Includes: - Detailed instructions - Printable answer sheet for students - Printable question sheets to create trail - Answer key When using this resource, students will be able to... - Recall plot details from the play - Perform character analysis on characters from the play - Analyze the irony and satire in Wilde's play - Consider the theme or message of the author in the play - Develop multiple choice test taking skills
If you are teaching Oscar Wilde's comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, you need this bundle to help you create or freshen up your lesson plans! With more than 75 pages of material, everything you could need is in this bundle. A sample pacing guide for a three-week unit is included, but there is easily enough material to cover a four or five-week unit. Included in the bundle: • Anticipation guide • Character charts and activities • Introductory drama activities • Comedy overview PowerPoint • Worksheets analyzing and mimicking Oscar Wilde's language • In-class essay assignments • Final essay and rubric • Activities for each act • Research project • Creative character poster project with student samples • Sample pacing guide • Character film activities • 2002 movie packet • Characterization task cards Please note this is not a scripted unit plan, but rather an organized collection of resources you can use to create or supplement your lessons. There is a suggested pacing guide included, that contains daily aims. Files are organized in a folder for each act. Resources were used in 11-12th grade English classes for a range of ability levels, and could be used in AP English classes and those needing modifications. Teaching other plays? Check out these bundles: Fences by August Wilson Unit Plan Bundle: Worksheets, Task Cards, Projects A Doll's House Unit Bundle: Worksheets, Activities, Task Cards, Projects Clipart created by MilaWorldDesign
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The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People is a play by Oscar Wilde. First performed on 14 February 1895 at the St James's Theatre in London, it is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personae to escape burdensome social obligations. Working within the social conventions of late Victorian London, the play's major themes are the triviality with which it treats institutions as serious as marriage, and the resulting satire of Victorian ways. Some contemporary reviews praised the play's humour and the culmination of Wilde's artistic career, while others were cautious about its lack of social messages. Its high farce and witty dialogue have helped make The Importance of Being Earnest Wilde's most enduringly popular play. The successful opening night marked the climax of Wilde's career but also heralded his downfall. The Marquess of Queensberry, whose son Lord Alfred Douglas was Wilde's lover, planned to present the writer with a bouquet of rotten vegetables and disrupt the show. Wilde was tipped off and Queensberry was refused admission. Their feud came to a climax in court, where Wilde's homosexuality was revealed to the Victorian public and he was sentenced to imprisonment. Despite the play's early success, Wilde's notoriety caused the play to be closed after 86 performances. After his release from prison, he published the play from exile in Paris, but he wrote no further comic or dramatic work. The Importance of Being Earnest has been revived many times since its premiere. It has been adapted for the cinema on three occasions. In The Importance of Being Earnest (1952), Dame Edith Evans reprised her celebrated interpretation of Lady Bracknell; The Importance of Being Earnest (1992) by Kurt Baker used an all-black cast; and Oliver Parker's The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) incorporated some of Wilde's original material cut during the preparation of the original stage production
»Bunbury oder Ernst sein ist wichtig.« Die leichte Komödie für ernsthafte Leute, uraufgeführt 1895 in London, ist Oscar Wildes berühmtestes Theaterstück. Ein brillantes, doppelbödiges, absurdes Spiel voller Sprachwitz nach dem Motto: »In Sachen von großer Wichtigkeit ist Stil, nicht Aufrichtigkeit das Entscheidende.« Zwei Dandys haben sich Decknamen für…
This incredibly engaging and SPECIFIC study of the play, The Importance of Being Earnest will be your students' favorite play this year. Unlike other generic teaching units with vague resources that could apply to any text, this 45 slide/ 18 page resource has everything you and your students will ne...
Introduce The Importance of Being Earnest with these slides that provide an overview of the historical context, story structure, and literary elements! This 12-slide presentation includes: Explanation of the play's title Plot overview (the reason for the conflicts) Map of character relationships Literary terms including explanations of the "well-made play" formula, comedy of manners, farce, aphorisms, and epigrams Overview of the Aesthetic Movement and its relationship to the play These slides are a great resource to have on hand throughout your study of the play. They're in PDF format, so formatting will be preserved no matter the operating system or application you use to open them. Project them, print them, or have students annotate them in Easel! These slides are also included in the discounted BritLitWit The Importance of Being Earnest Unit Bundle. Related blog posts: The challenges of teaching Earnest and how to overcome them Try a humor unit (especially at the end of the school year!) Other resources you may find helpful: Hamlet Introductory Slides Canterbury Tales Introductory Slides Beowulf Introductory Slides Keep in touch with BritLitWit! Blog Instagram Pinterest Facebook
The Importance of Being Earnest. EinFach Englisch Unterrichtsmodelle von Till Kinzel, Bianca Schwindt
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This packet features a comparison between the literary devices displayed in the film, Airplane and the play, The Importance of Being Earnest.There is a worksheet to accompany the reading of the play (highly recommended to be done aloud in class) and a note sheet so students can record pertinent info...
Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2001 im Fachbereich Amerikanistik - Linguistik, Note: 2, Bayerische Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (Anglistik und Amerikanistik), Veranstaltung: HS: Indirektheit im Englischen, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Ironie als eine Form der sprachlichen Indirektheit stellt ein linguistisches Phänomen dar, das heutzutage aus dem Alltag beinahe nicht mehr wegzudenken ist, ganz gleich, von welchen gesellschaftlichen Gruppen oder unterschiedlichen Altersstufen man nun ausgehen mag. Sie ist heute in der gesprochenen Alltags- wie auch in der Schriftsprache und oftmals auch in der Literatur ein allgegenwärtiges rhetorisches Stilmittel, um etwas oder jemanden auf subtile Art und Weise unter dem auffälligen Schein der eigenen Billigung der Lächerlichkeit preiszugeben. In dieser Arbeit soll nun zunächst der Begriff der Ironie definiert und analysiert, anschliessend die beiden Ironiemodelle nach Grice und Leech erläutert und schliesslich einige ironische Textstellen in Oscar Wildes Gesellschaftskomödie The Importance of Being Earnest -hauptsächlich nach Grice- näher untersucht werden, da gerade dieses 1895 entstandene Werk ein hohes Mass an Ironie und Farce verspricht. Der exzentrische Wilde, der von 1854-1900, also während der Regierungszeit Königin Viktorias (1837-1901) lebte, war ein führender Vertreter der ästhetischen Bewegung des L¿art pour l¿art, die eine Ästhetisierung sämtlicher Lebensbereiche zum Ziel hatte, und führte das ausschweifende Leben eines Dandys, der sich bewusst über die Normen der viktorianischen Ära hinwegzusetzen suchte. 1895, auf dem Höhepunkt seiner Karriere, wurde er wegen homosexueller Praktiken zu zwei Jahren Zuchthaus mit Zwangsarbeit verurteilt, was seinen finanziellen und gesellschaftlichen Ruin sowie letztlich seinen psychischen Zusammenbruch zur Folge hatte. Nach seiner Entlassung emigrierte Wilde nach Paris, wo er am 30.11.1900 starb. In seinen geistreichen Satiren, zu denen auch The Importance of Being Earnest zählt, kritisierte er immer wieder die Prüderie, Engstirnigkeit sowie die übertriebene moralische Ernsthaftigkeit der englischen Gesellschaft in dieser Zeit, und versuchte so, die viktorianische Moralvorstellung auszuhöhlen. Das Stück wird im Allgemeinen als Wildes bestes Werk angesehen, in dem er voller Dialogwitz und Ironie v.a. die aristokratische Oberschicht der englischen Gesellschaft auf die Schippe nimmt.
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