The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest is a delightful comedy by Oscar Wilde set in late 19th-century England. The play revolves around two young men, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff. Both adopt fictional identities to escape social obligations: Jack invents a brother named Ernest, while Algernon creates a friend named Bunbury. As the plot unfolds, mistaken identities, witty banter, and romantic entanglements ensue, all while emphasizing the importance of sincerity and intention in words.