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NanaCat

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14. The Importance of Being Earnest does deal with serious issues

Reply to wryter2000 (Reply #13)

Thu May 30, 2024, 11:39 PM

May 2024

I don't know about your instructors, but the two times I studied it (secondary school and uni), the instructors made it clear that The Importance of Being Earnest is about the identities we develop for ourselves when subject to burdensome and even ridiculous social obligations. What did yours teach you about it?

Star Wars also addresses serious issues about freedom and oppression and standing up for one's rights.

Anymore questions?

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