Lady Windermere's Fan

by Oscar Wilde

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Examine and discuss the importance of wit in Lady Windemere’s Fan. Is it crucial to the play’s meaning? Why or why not?

Is Mrs. Erlynne a "good woman"? Use evidence from her actions and dialogue to support your answer.

Investigate the genre of "comedy of manners." What are the defining features of this type of play? Can you identify a recent play or film that fits this genre?

Could the events in Lady Windemere’s Fan occur in today's world? Write an essay detailing the changes you would make to modernize the situation.

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