Illustration of Jack Worthing in a top hat and formal attire, and a concerned expression on his face

The Importance of Being Earnest

by Oscar Wilde

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The Importance of Being Earnest

Another amusing scene in The Importance of Being Earnest is when Jack and Algernon are exposed for not being named Ernest, leading to Gwendolen and Cecily's realization. This scene, coupled with...

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The Importance of Being Earnest

Mrs. Prism serves as the governess to Cecily and represents Victorian values and social norms in "The Importance of Being Earnest." Her misplaced manuscript and backstory also provide crucial plot...

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The Importance of Being Earnest

Jack Worthing's plans to kill off his fake brother, Ernest, are thwarted when Algernon arrives at Jack's country estate, pretending to be Ernest. Jack had planned to claim Ernest died of a severe...

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