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Oscar Wilde

An Ideal Husband

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1895

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Essay Topics

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Biographers have suggested that An Ideal Husband mirrors many facets of Wilde’s life. Which character resembles Oscar Wilde the most? Why? Support your answer with evidence from the play.

2.

How does Wilde employ irony and satire in An Ideal Husband to critique the social norms and values of the Victorian era? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

3.

Analyze the role of women in An Ideal Husband. How does Wilde challenge or reinforce traditional gender roles through characters like Lady Chiltern, Mabel, and Mrs. Cheveley? Can An Ideal Husband be considered a “feminist” text?

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