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   What is an Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde about?

   • “An Ideal Husband” is a comedic play by Oscar Wilde. It was first performed in London in 1895. In the play, a man must stop his wife from finding out that he’s built his entire career on selling out political secrets. The play exposes the problems with high society and deals with complex moral themes in a comic way.

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   What happened in 'the Ideal Husband'?

   • A scandalous play. When The Ideal Husband was first performed on stage, Wilde was arrested and imprisoned. Several actors in the production testified against him. A man on a pedestal. Lord Alfred, Wilde’s partner in later years, once said to Wilde: “When you are not on your pedestal you are not interesting."

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   How long does an ideal husband take?

   • The action of An Ideal Husband takes place within about twenty four hours. Act 1 takes place at Sir Robert Chiltern’s house, which is located in the fashionable part of London. The Chilterns are hosting a reception. The first two speakers of the play, two minor characters, Lady Basildon and Mrs. Marchmont, set a witty tone.

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   Who is Lady Chiltern in an ideal husband?

   • Sir Robert’s wife, Lady Chiltern, is initially horrified by her husband’s past actions, but ultimately she forgives him. An Ideal Husband is one of Wilde’s society comedies, which satirize the upper class and their values. It was first performed in 1895, the same year as Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest.

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   An Ideal Husband Full Play Summary. An Ideal Husband opens during a dinner party at the home of Sir Robert Chiltern in London's fashionable Grosvenor Square. Sir Robert, a prestigious member of the House of Commons, and his wife, Lady Gertrude Chiltern, are hosting a gathering that includes his friend Lord Goring, a dandified bachelor and close ...

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   A play about a politician who is blackmailed by a scheming woman and faces a moral dilemma. His wife, his sister, and his friend Lord Goring help him to choose between honor and ambition.

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   An Ideal Husband is a four-act play by Oscar Wilde that revolves around blackmail and political corruption, and touches on the themes of public and private honour. It was first produced at the Haymarket Theatre, London in 1895 and ran for 124 performances.

   • Author: Oscar Wilde

   • Publish Year: 1895

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   A play by Oscar Wilde about a politician who must stop his wife from finding out his corrupt past. The play exposes the problems with high society and deals with complex moral themes in a comic way.

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   A comprehensive guide to Oscar Wilde's play An Ideal Husband, with plot summary, analysis, themes, quotes, characters, and more. Learn about the historical and literary context, the aesthetic movement, and the scandalous premiere of this Victorian comedy.

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   A play by Oscar Wilde about a politician who is blackmailed by a woman who knows his secret past. The play explores themes of morality, marriage, and social hypocrisy through a series of witty and dramatic scenes.