Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2014 im Fachbereich Anglistik - Literatur, Note: 2,3, Universität Osnabrück (Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft), Veranstaltung: Oscar Wilde's Comedies, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: The first section of this paper will examine the Victorian feminine standards, in particular, it deals with the prevailing ideals that women had to fulfill in order to protect their good reputation. Apart from these roles women had to meet, the topic of marriage which was indispensable for a good woman will be covered. Last but not least, this chapter also deals with the moral ambiguity, women's disadvantage in comparison to men. The third chapter is concerned with the cultural concept of a 'Fallen Woman' and seeks to point out typical 'Fallen Women' in Wilde's plays. The fourth chapter presents the findings of the research, focusing on the cultural concept of the 'New Woman' and 'New Woman'-characters in Oscar Wilde's plays. Finally, the conclusion gives a brief summary and critique of the findings.
Women in the Victorian Era. Oscar Wilde's comedies "Lady Windermere's Fan", "A Woman of no Importance" and "An ideal Husband"
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Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2014 im Fachbereich Anglistik - Literatur, Note: 2,3, Universität Osnabrück (Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft), Veranstaltung: Oscar Wilde's Comedies, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: The first section of this paper will examine the Victorian feminine standards, in particular, it deals with the prevailing ideals that women had to fulfill in order to protect their good reputation. Apart from these roles women had to meet, the topic of marriage which was indispensable for a good woman will be covered. Last but not least, this chapter also deals with the moral ambiguity, women's disadvantage in comparison to men. The third chapter is concerned with the cultural concept of a 'Fallen Woman' and seeks to point out typical 'Fallen Women' in Wilde's plays. The fourth chapter presents the findings of the research, focusing on the cultural concept of the 'New Woman' and 'New Woman'-characters in Oscar Wilde's plays. Finally, the conclusion gives a brief summary and critique of the findings.
The genius of Oscar Wilde in a single volume. This tome includes plays (Lady Windermere?s Fan; Salome; A Woman of No Importance; The Importance of Being Earnest; An Ideal Husband), a novel (The...
Between 1892 and 1895, Oscar Wilde's drawing-room comedies Lady Windermere's Fan, A Woman of No Importance, An Ideal Husband and The Importance of Being Earnest made his name as a playwright who...
This collection features two of Oscar Wilde's most beloved plays, Lady Windermere's Fan and The Importance of Being Earnest. In Lady Windermere's Fan, a scandalous discovery threatens to tear apart...
THE SCENES OF THE PLAY: Act I. Morning-room in Lord Windermere's house.Act II. Drawing-room in Lord Windermere's house.Act III. Lord Darlington's rooms.Act IV. Same as Act I.Time: The Present.Place:...
Lady Windermere misinterprets her husband's interest in an older woman, Mrs. Erlynne, causing a rift that could lead to both marital and societal ruin.Lady Windermere's Fan Is an intriguing tale...
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