lacking substance and being a frivolous, empty comedy. He believed that the play was a superficial satire that did not address any important social or political issues of the time. Shaw argued that Oscar Wilde's focus on trivialities and wit undermined the potential for meaningful social commentary in the play. Additionally, Shaw disapproved of the play's lack of moral depth, stating that it was a shallow portrayal of society that did not challenge or question the prevailing social conventions. In his review of the play, Shaw famously described it as "a trivial comedy for serious people."
