"The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde incorporates several elements of Restoration comedy, such as witty and clever dialogue, mistaken identities, and societal satire. The play features rapid-fire exchanges and humorous wordplay, characteristic of Restoration comedy's clever and sharp wit. Additionally, the use of disguise and deception, particularly in the form of the characters assuming false identities, mirrors the theme of mistaken identities commonly found in Restoration comedies. Furthermore, the play satirizes the upper-class Victorian society, similar to how Restoration comedies often mocked the social conventions and values of their time.
