Being Earnest
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
A humorous tale of mistaken identities and social maneuvering as characters try to navigate romantic entanglements and family expectations.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentRomantic interests and mild flirtation are present.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous content is included.
No substance abuse is a theme.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The story does not contain scary elements.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The narrative satirizes social conventions of its time.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters exhibit wit and cleverness in their schemes.
Faith is not a significant element in the plot.
The pursuit of romantic relationships drives the plot.
Characters learn about honesty and the consequences of deception.
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