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this blog, I will be writing about the analysis of “Notes on Love and Marriage:
Perspectives from Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Ernest an analysis by
Michael Vance May 2000. Michael Vance, described The Importance of being
Earnest play as “cleverly woven satire in which many of the rules, morays, and
hypocritical practices and ideas of Wilde's day were made a mockery”. Basically,
I think this means Oscar Wilde, took the ideal of marriage and made it into his
own belief of what marriage is all about, but not really looking into the
realistic part of it.
Oscar Wilde was described as “self-described
antinomian”. In which I believe this is because his confidence is just beyond
ordinary. He does, write his things as if there is no one better than him. In which,
I agree. Because when you put your all into something, you should not have no doubt
that it is its best. Wilde, doesn’t necessary take everything to the heart, he
make fun of things for better understanding. As Vance said “Wilde exercised
great skill and little restraint in crafting a satire that poked fun at many of
society's most sacred and untouchable institutions”
Vance, showed if not the most
important, but somehow the importance of the play. I agree with the way he
described Oscar Wilde’s behavior and tone of voice. As I read the play, I was surprised
and impressed of the attitudes. Although, Oscar Wilde used lots of languages,
irony and played confusions, I believe that is why the play was quite
interesting and funny to read.
Ola Rougie!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you when you mention that Wilde leaves out “realistic” parts in his writing. Wilde is poking fun at the conventions of his day, which is why he targets marriage. He is placing a spotlight on how little the institution was revered and respected. Hence, the article conveys this when Vance calls Wilde’s work, “cleverly woven satire in which many of the rules, morays, and hypocritical practices and ideas of Wilde's day were made a mockery.” This is also why Vance goes on to say, “Wilde exercised great skill and little restraint in crafting a satire that poked fun at many of society's most sacred and untouchable institutions.” How about some textual references? What about his writing makes you think that he feel that he is better than others? And where in his writing encourages you to believe that he is an antinomian?
Thanks again for sharing! Hope I was helpful!
Best,
NB