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The Importance of Being Ernest

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Research John Ruskin and his development of the Aesthetic Movement to which Oscar Wilde subscribed. Considering specifically the philosophy of aestheticism and its encompassing elements ("Art for Art's Sake," dandyism, hedonism, Epicureanism), how does The Importance of Being Earnest epitomize (or not) the asethetic ideal? Look at specifics from the text and specifics from Ruskin's philosophy to support your assertions.

Created By: Mae Cruz
English 4, Block 2
February 6, 2007
The Importance of Being Earnest Project