"Dorian Gray" and "Importance of being Earnest"

There can be found many similarities and differences in both of these literary works about the English gentry. “The picture of Dorian Gray” can be found as the dark twin of “Importance of being Earnest” on the other hand “Earnest” seems as if it were mocking “Dorian Gray”. Among the numerous similarities the differences are those who make one a dark and gothic novel and the other a witty and cheerful play. Both the similarities and differences can be found in the characters, plot twists and turns, ideas and even the general feel of it.

The various and colorful characters are the backbone of each of the works. These works rely mostly on their characters to make the story interesting and readers wanting to read ahead. Even though the characters are so similar, they cannot be confused. They interact in such witty manner that only Oscar Wilde could have put them on paper. The only difference between the characters and one that matters the most is obviously the tone, while “Dorian’s” tone is rather somber “Earnest” really puts light into them and a little farce too.