Social Commentary in Major Barbara and The Importance of Being Earnest. This undergraduate level paper explores the social commentary in both Shaw's Major Barbara, and Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. The paper discusses the satirical style of each. It concludes that both authors used the parody as a way of calling attention to the inequities of society. 5 pgs. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 2 source(s) listed Filename: 6727 Importance Being Earnest.doc Price: 44.75