Questions tagged [oscar-wilde]
Questions related to the Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) and his work.
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In the given line, what is the relation between ‘short-sighted’ and ‘education’? What does it mean by strict views on education?
In Act II of The Importance of Being Earnest, Gwendolen says this in a conversation with Cecily:
Gwendolen: [...] And certainly once a man begins to neglect his domestic duties he becomes painfully ...
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What do roses stand for in "The Nightingale and the Rose" by Oscar Wilde?
There are 3 times roses appear in the garden "The Nightingale and the Rose" by Oscar Wilde:
White rose: Marriage / chastity / young love / loyalty
Yellow rose: Betrayal / sadness / doubt
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