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Society in Literature: Books, Quizzes & Essay Ideas

2 classic novels and plays that explore society — take a quiz on each, then compare how the writers handle the theme of society.

Books about society

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A Doll's House

Henrik Ibsen · 8 quizzes · 25 questions

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The Importance of Being Earnest

Oscar Wilde · 7 quizzes · 25 questions

Theme quizzes

A Doll's House themes quiz

Society essay ideas

Compare how Ibsen (A Doll's House) and Wilde (The Importance of Being Earnest) present society.
Which of these texts gives the most hopeful view of society? Explain with close reference.

Other themes

Power Love Appearance and reality Reputation Class Family Friendship Gender Marriage Prejudice Transformation Ambition Colonialism Deception Fate and free will Guilt Identity Money Revenge Betrayal Civilisation and savagery Corruption Dreams Freedom Honour Inheritance Kingship Madness Magic Masculinity Propaganda Social class The american dream Theatre Time Totalitarianism Trust Wit

Frequently asked questions

Which books explore society?

A Doll's House (Henrik Ibsen), The Importance of Being Earnest (Oscar Wilde).

How do I write an essay about society?

Pick two or three key moments where society matters, explain what the writer shows about it at each point, and how that view changes by the end. The theme quizzes and essay questions on each book page help you find those moments.

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