Literary Analysis: Oscar Wilde's Portrayal of Society in Lady Windermere's Fan
Question 1
Read the passage carefully. Then, in a well-written essay, analyze how Wilde uses literary elements and techniques to portray the values of the characters and the nature of their society. In your response you should do the following:
• Respond to the prompt with a thesis that presents a defensible interpretation.
• Select and use evidence to support your line of reasoning.
• Explain how the evidence supports your line of reasoning.
• Use appropriate grammar and punctuation in communicating your argument.
The following excerpt is from Lady Windermere's Fan, a play by Oscar Wilde, produced in 1892. In this passage, Lady Windermere converses with the Duchess of Berwick, an older woman concerned with how society views her and her daughter, and Lord Darlington, a flirtatious young gentleman of their acquaintance.
Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde, 1892
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