The Importance of Being Earnest

by Oscar Wilde

The Importance of Being Earnest: Mood 1 key example

Definition of Mood

The mood of a piece of writing is its general atmosphere or emotional complexion—in short, the array of feelings the work evokes in the reader. Every aspect of a piece of writing... read full definition
The mood of a piece of writing is its general atmosphere or emotional complexion—in short, the array of feelings the work evokes in the reader. Every aspect... read full definition
The mood of a piece of writing is its general atmosphere or emotional complexion—in short, the array of feelings the work evokes... read full definition
Act 1, Part 2
Explanation and Analysis:

The mood of The Importance of Being Earnest is funny and playful, and the majority of the play's humor derives from Oscar Wilde creating absurd situations and then having his characters react in similarly absurd ways.

Act 2, Part 1
Explanation and Analysis:

The mood of The Importance of Being Earnest is funny and playful, and the majority of the play's humor derives from Oscar Wilde creating absurd situations and then having his characters react in similarly absurd ways.

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Act 3, Part 1
Explanation and Analysis:

The mood of The Importance of Being Earnest is funny and playful, and the majority of the play's humor derives from Oscar Wilde creating absurd situations and then having his characters react in similarly absurd ways.

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Act 3, Part 2
Explanation and Analysis:

The mood of The Importance of Being Earnest is funny and playful, and the majority of the play's humor derives from Oscar Wilde creating absurd situations and then having his characters react in similarly absurd ways.

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