Themes in Earnest

Grade 1245 min

Learning Objective

I can compare and contrast the presentation of at least two themes in *The Importance of Being Earnest*, supporting my analysis with textual evidence.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde | Summary & Analysis

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Practice

14 min

12 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Compare and contrast the presentation of "social conventions" and "love" as themes in *The Importance of Being Earnest*. Provide one example from the play (as described in the video) to support your comparison. Compare and contrast the presentation of "language" and "reversal" as themes in *The Importance of Being Earnest*. Provide one example from the play (as described in the video) to support your comparison. Compare and contrast the presentation of "social conventions" and "language" as themes in *The Importance of Being Earnest*. Provide one example from the play (as described in the video) to support your comparison.

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