A STUDY OF PUNS USAGE IN LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN BY OSCAR WILDE

Authors

  • Marhabo Shokirova Teacher, English language and literature faculty, Fersu Author
  • Moxinur Toxirova Student, English language and literature faculty, Fersu Author

Keywords:

Lady Windermere's Fan, Oscar Wilde, wordplay, puns, comedy, and social critique.

Abstract

This article explores the complex use of puns in Oscar Wilde's well-known drama "Lady Windermere's Fan." This paper explains how puns are used for humor, social commentary, and character development by looking at different wordplay examples. It demonstrates the subtle ways in which Wilde uses puns to enhance the play's themes and captivate the audience through language study and close reading.

References

Wilde, Oscar. "Lady Windermere's Fan." Dover Publications, 1991.

Raby, Peter. "The Cambridge Companion to Oscar Wilde." Cambridge University Press, 1997.

Holland, Merlin. "The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde." HarperCollins, 2003.

Published

2024-04-22

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 10 (2024): Молодые ученые

Section

Articles

How to Cite

A STUDY OF PUNS USAGE IN LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN BY OSCAR WILDE. (2024). Young Scientists, 2(10), 103-104. https://in-academy.uz/index.php/YO/article/view/27679