The importance of being earnest: learning and teaching guide

This publication has been written as Oscar Wilde’s 'The Importance of Being Earnest' has been chosen as the Irish set text for the SQA Higher Drama examination. The new material has been written both as a resource for teachers and as a study aid for students working on Unit 2 (Study of a Text in its Theatrical Context) of Higher Drama. It focuses on important elements of the play including: the context; the overall directorial interpretation and dramatic commentary; a directory of acting pieces. Additionally, there are details of reference texts, audio-visual resources, other Oscar Wilde plays and prose, and online resources.