Richard Sheridan’s The School for Scandal (1777) is a comedy of manners about a wife who almost deceives her older husband.

Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House (1879) portrays a mother feeling trapped and dissatisfied in her restrictive role, leading her to leave her husband and children.

George Bernard Shaw’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession (1898) explores the theme of the rebellious mother, drawing notable parallels to Wilde’s play.

Moises Kaufman’s play Gross Indecencies: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde delves into Wilde’s trial for homosexuality, providing insights into Wilde and the social landscape of Victorian London.