In The Important of Being Earnest, playwright Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) wrote, “The truth is rarely pure and never simple. Modern life would be very tedious if it were either …” As a class, discuss the meaning of Wilde’s statement. Next, in small groups, find and discuss an example in today’s paper that illustrates the complexity of truth. Then, try to find a statement or situation in the newspaper that shows the simplicity of truth. Finally, collaborate on a poetic statement that explains your ideas about the concept of "truth."