Essay Titles : How do the titles of Oscar Wilde's and Stevie Smith's works reflect their themes?

Essay Titles #1

1. Earnestness and Irony: A Title's Tale

    This title explores how Wilde's use of "Earnest" in his play title reflects themes of sincerity and pretense, contrasting with Smith's more direct and often ironic titles.

2. Titles as Thematic Echoes in Wilde and Smith

    An analysis of how the titles of both authors serve as thematic reflections, highlighting the societal critique and personal commentary embedded within.

3. The Playful and the Poignant: Title Analysis

    Examines how Wilde's playful title contrasts with Smith's poignant ones, reflecting their respective approaches to humor and tragedy.

4. Wilde's Wit vs. Smith's Sorrow: A Title Comparison

    This essay would delve into how the titles encapsulate the essence of wit in Wilde's work and the underlying sorrow in Smith's poetry.

5. Titles as Entry Points: Wilde and Smith's Works

    Discusses how the titles of these works act as initial cues to the reader about the thematic content and tone of the literature.

6. The Subtext of Titles: Wilde and Smith's Literary Strategy

    An exploration of how both authors use their titles to set up expectations and subvert them, reflecting deeper themes.

7. From Earnest to Drowning: A Study in Titles

    This title would look at the journey from Wilde's light-hearted play to Smith's darker, more introspective poems through their titles.

8. Titles as Mirrors: Reflecting Themes in Wilde and Smith

    Analyzes how the titles serve as mirrors to the themes of identity, society, and existentialism in both authors' works.

9. The Art of Naming: Wilde and Smith's Title Choices

    Focuses on the deliberate choice of titles by Wilde and Smith to convey their thematic intentions and literary style.

10. Titles and Tones: A Comparative Study

    This essay would compare how the titles of Wilde and Smith's works set the tone for their narratives, influencing reader expectations and interpretations.

Sources:

• Oscar Wilde, "The Importance of Being Earnest"
• Stevie Smith, "Collected Poems"
• John Stokes, "Oscar Wilde: Myths, Miracles and Imitations"
• Frances Spalding, "Stevie Smith: A Critical Biography"
• Academic articles on Victorian literature and modern poetry

Essay Titles #2

1. The Art of Deception Analyzing the Titles of Oscar Wildes Works

    This essay will delve into how the titles of Oscar Wildes works reflect themes of deception, appearance versus reality, and societal expectations.

2. The Importance of Being Earnest Unpacking Oscar Wildes Title Choices

    Exploring how the title of Wildes famous play highlights themes of truth, identity, and satire in Victorian society.

3. Poetic Reflections Decoding Stevie Smiths Title Choices

    Analyzing how the titles of Stevie Smiths poetry collections reflect themes of mortality, loneliness, and existential questioning.

4. Laughing Wild A Study of Humor in the Titles of Oscar Wilde and Stevie Smith

    Examining how both authors use humor in their title choices to convey deeper messages about life, society, and human nature.

5. Wilde and Smith A Comparative Analysis of Title Themes

    Comparing and contrasting how Oscar Wilde and Stevie Smith use their titles to reflect on different aspects of the human experience and societal norms.

Sources

• The Art of Deception Analyzing the Titles of Oscar Wildes Works
• The Importance of Being Earnest Unpacking Oscar Wildes Title Choices
• Poetic Reflections Decoding Stevie Smiths Title Choices
• Laughing Wild A Study of Humor in the Titles of Oscar Wilde and Stevie Smith
• Wilde and Smith A Comparative Analysis of Title Themes

6. The Mask of Society: A Close Look at Oscar Wilde's and Stevie Smith's Title Selections
Investigating how the titles chosen by both authors serve as a mask to society, reflecting on themes of conformity, individuality, and the facade of societal norms.

7. Beyond the Facade: Unveiling the Truth in Oscar Wilde's and Stevie Smith's Works
Exploring how the titles of Wilde's and Smith's works act as a gateway to uncovering deeper truths about identity, mortality, and the human condition hidden beneath the surface.

8. Playing with Perception: The Titles of Oscar Wilde and Stevie Smith as Reflections of Reality
Examining how both authors use their titles to challenge perceptions of reality, illusion, and the complexities of human existence in a world filled with contradictions.