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The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People by Wilde, Oscar

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Social Class vs. Personal Merit

"Does social class dictate one's inherent worth and opportunities, or can personal merit overcome societal barriers?"

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Lady vs John
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The Importance of Earnestness

"Is maintaining a facade of earnestness justifiable if it leads to personal happiness or fulfillment?"

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AM
John vs Algernon
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Marriage as a Social Contract

"Is marriage primarily a social contract aimed at maintaining societal order and stability, or a personal union based on love and individual fulfillment?"

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HG
Lady vs Hon.
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The Power of Imagination and Illusion

"Is it better to embrace reality, however mundane, or to indulge in imagination and illusion, even if it means sacrificing authenticity?"

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Cecily vs Miss

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Characters naturally disagree on some subjects, as the author intended! Discover the tensions that drive the story, and get a better understanding of the story's deeper meaning. Features: pre-loaded questions; clickable prompts; characters who remember and talk authentically based on their values, and, sometimes, from what they learned. Jump back into your favorite stories in a whole new way.