Oscar Wilde's "Treatment of the Absurd"??

I have a academic research paper on Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest due in 5 days and I have hardley been able to start it because I don't understand my professors question directed to the topic. Basically, what I am to be writting on is: "Explain Oscar Wilde's treatment of the absurd in The Importance of Being Earnest . However, I do not understand what he means by "treatment of the absurd". What aspect of absurdity should I be focusuing on? If anyone has any thoughts PLEASE let me know!!! It would be great help!!!!!

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