Question

How does this symbol help Oscar Wilde to comment on and satirize society? Do not restrict your discussion to your reading for this lesson; include Acts I and II in your analysis and commentary. SHORTEST ANSWER.

Answer 1

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The symbol likely serves as a means for Oscar Wilde to satirize and comment on society by highlighting the superficiality and shallowness of societal norms and values. In Acts I and II, the symbol is used to represent the importance placed on appearances and social status, which Wilde critiques through the characters' obsession with the handbag and the consequences that result from its misplacement. This satirical commentary exposes the absurdity of societal expectations and the triviality placed on material possessions in shaping one's identity.