Question

Why was Wilde imprisoned?

• A. For writing controversial plays
• B. For committing fraud
• C. For gross indecency related to his homosexuality
• D. For political activism

Answer 1

Answer:

C. For gross indecency related to his homosexuality

• His personal life was marred by scandal when he was imprisoned for homosexuality in 1895.

• After his release, he lived in exile in France, where he died in 1900.Reputation was damaged due to his trial and imprisonment

• Lived in exile in France after prison

• Died on 30 November 1900 at age 46