An Ideal Husband

by Oscar Wilde

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An Ideal Husband Learning Guide: Table of Contents

Introduction
Analysis
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
"Triumph of Love" Tapestry
Brooch/Bracelet
Setting
Genre
Tone
Writing Style
What's Up with the Title?
What's Up with the Ending?
Tough-o-Meter
Plot Analysis
Booker's Seven Basic Plots Analysis: Comedy
Three Act Plot Analysis
Trivia
Steaminess Rating
Allusions
Brief Summary
Act 1
Act 2
Act 3
Act 4
Characters
Sir Robert Chiltern
Sir Robert Chiltern Timeline
Lord Arthur Goring
Lord Arthur Goring Timeline
Lady Gertrude Chiltern
Lady Gertrude Chiltern Timeline
Mrs. Laura Cheveley
Mrs. Laura Cheveley Timeline
Mabel Chiltern
Lord Caversham
Lady Markby
Phipps
Lady Basildon and Mrs. Marchmont
Vicomte de Nanjac
Mason

James
Harold
Mr. Montford
Study Questions
Character Roles (Protagonist, Antagonist...)
Protagonist
Antagonist
GuideMentor
Foil
Tools of Characterization
Themes
Quotes
Marriage
Marriage Quotes
Compassion and Forgiveness
Compassion and Forgiveness Quotes
Politics
Politics Quotes
Respect and Reputation
Respect and Reputation Quotes
Morality and Ethics
Morality and Ethics Quotes
Power
Power Quotes
Memory and the Past
Memory and the Past Quotes
Women and Femininity
Women and Femininity Quotes
Best of the Web
Module Quizzes
Quotes (What was Said)
Themes (For the Most Part)
Symbols
They Exist?
A Less Than Perfect Wife
Essay