The Importance of Being Earnest is a play by Oscar Wilde that satirizes the social conventions and hypocrisy of the Victorian era. The story revolves around two friends, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who create fictional characters to escape their dull lives. They both adopt the name Ernest and become entangled in a web of mistaken identities and romantic pursuits. Through witty dialogue and farcical situations, Wilde explores themes of marriage, social status, and the importance of honesty. The play is a comedic masterpiece that showcases Wilde's sharp wit and his criticism of the superficiality of society.
