Lady Windermere's Fan Study Questions & Topics for Discussion

Lady Windermere's Fan Topics for Further Study

Explore and discuss the role of wit in Lady Windemere's Fan. Is it necessary to the play's meaning? Why or why not?

Is Mrs. Erlynne a "good woman?" Support your answer with evidence of her deeds and words.

Research the genre of "comedy of manners." What are the characteristics of such a play? Can you think of a recent play or movie in that genre?

Could such a situation as that in Lady Windemere 's Fan happen today? Write an essay describing what you would change to make the situation more modern.