1. Melodrama and The Importance of Being Earnest
In The Importance of Being Earnest, however, this is not always the case, as gender role reversal is a common theme throughout the play, which naturally leads to comedy, as during the Victorian Era in the Aristocratic part of society, gender roles were very firmly set, so when this is reversed an audience would find it funny as it is completely out of social norms. ... This gives Gwendoline the upper hand as she is able to get the proposal she wanted whilst adhering to the social etiquette and conventions of the Victorian era, subtly letting Jack believe he was in control the whole time. ... I...
- Word Count: 2043
- Approx Pages: 8
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate
