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

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

The complicated plot is resolved when Jack Worthing's true identity is uncovered. At his country house, Lady Bracknell recognizes Miss Prism, who had misplaced a baby years ago. Jack realizes he was...

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