Punjab University M.A English preparation

The importance of being earnest by Oscar Wilde uses satire to ridicule the cultural norms of marriage love and mind-set which were very rigid during the Victorian Age. Because it uses satire to ridicule these instituitions, it shows the deviance from the social order by making ridiculous the ideas of standards, morals and manners. By trying to correct the flaws of the characters in this play, this piece also serves as a great form of critiscim. “The play really owes something to the restoration comic tradition.” Wilde was a master at the art of turning the English language around to fit his sarcastic themes and in this play he accomplished that to a high level. The title of this piece is even a play-on-word “Earnest” which can mean two different things. It can mean the obvious and be the actual characters name, but it also can mean a sense of seriousness and he then conveys that seriousness into reality for the characters. The two main characters in the play, Jack and Algernon, made ...

"Jane Austen's realism" outlines 1. Definition of realism. 2. Jane Austen's work during 18th century is marvellous and remarkable ➡due to its reality ➡due to its actuality 3. She combined domastic novels and novels of manners together. ➡ reference of Richardson and Fielding. And among them Jane Austen possess the qualities which are needed to impart realism. 4. Her moral vision are too parallel to the incidents and situations. ➡ people's actions influence the others lives ➡as in case of Lydia Bennet 5. Jane Austen has certain constraints too. 6. Conclusion

Outlines of Dr faustus' as a morality play. 1. Dr faustus is an extension of the traditional morality play ⚫ it has all the characteristics of morality play. ⚫it deals with the inner conflict of heroes 2. The play deals with the conflict between good and evil. 3. The description of seven deadly sins is the property of morality play. 4.the whole play focuses on the conflict of faustus. ⚫as he is shown in great mental torture. 5. The comic scenes are not actually associated with morality ,yet they are just for creating laughter 6. The play has no proper middle 7. Critics pronounce the play as an atheistic document. 8. Marlowe denounces this misconception about the play. 9. Conclusion

Outlines of TRAGEDY of  Dr. Faustus 1.The play "Dr Faustus " is one of the greatest tragedies in the whole bulk of English literature . ➡Faustus is an ambitious and passionate man ➡he is presenting renaissance - the lust for power .wealth .and knowledge 2.He urges for unlimited knowledge ➡he wants to be an omnipotent god 3.The decline of Malovian heroes does not arise due to their error of judgment but due to their over ambitiousness 4.After achieving all worldly pleasure, he still dissatified. ➡description of inner conflict in Faustus. 5.After enjoying metaphysical powers , he is now in fear of his damnation 6.Marlowe excellently delineates his heroes with their titanic stature. ➡he denounces his heroes because of their immorality ➡he writes his tragedies for a definite purpose of moralizing ➡the fall of Faustus creates a feeling of pity and fear . 7.Conclusion.

Outlines of character of 'Mephistophilis' 1. Mephistophilis is a significant character among other minor characters. ⚫ he is the constant companion of Faustus ⚫he is the source of rise and fall of faustus 2. He is the dupty of lucifer and as a fallen angel 3. Mephistophilis is nothing but a symbolic representation of evil. ⚫as source of dramatic irony 4.He is also very canning and artful ⚫he helps faustus in satisfying his thirst for knowledge 5. Conclusion