How does this symbol help Oscar Wilde to comment on and satirize society? Do not restrict your discussion to your reading for this lesson; include Acts I and II in your analysis and commentary. PLEASE GIVE A SHORTEST ANSWER.
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The symbol of the green carnation in "The Importance of Being Earnest" serves as a satirical representation of the superficiality and artificiality of Victorian society. It is used by Wilde to ridicule the obsession with appearances and social status, as well as the hypocritical nature of societal norms and conventions.