Question

Which among the following work(s) was/were accused of portraying obscenity?

• A. The Importance of Being Earnest
• B. The Rainbow
• C. The Well of Loneliness
• D. Lady Chatterley’s Lover

Hint:

When exploring accusations of obscenity, focus on how the work’s treatment of sexuality and morality clashed with societal norms of the time.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B, C, D

Identify works accused of obscenity. 
(A) The Importance of Being Earnest is a play by Oscar Wilde, but it was never considered obscene.
(B) The Rainbow by D. H. Lawrence was accused of obscenity because of its exploration of human sexuality.
(C) The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall was considered obscene at the time due to its portrayal of a lesbian relationship.
(D) Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D. H. Lawrence was also accused of obscenity for its explicit depiction of sexual relations.