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Jack Worthing
- Jack is the protagonist of the play.
- He was adopted by Thomas Cardew, the grandfather of Cecily Cardew, after being found in a hand bag in the cloak room of the Victoria Station.
- Cecily is his ward and lives in his country estate.
- He uses the alias of Ernest in the town to commit acts that are not accepted in society. He tells those in the country that Ernest is his brother.
- Jack is in love with Gwendolen, but he lacks a respectable family lineage that is not discovered until the end of the play.
- His true name is Ernest Moncrieff.
- Jack represents new money and is flawed by his inability to accept reality and escape into his perfect fantasy.
- Quotes to describe him include:
- "Well, my name is Ernest in town and Jack in the country..."(Act I)
- "I need hardly say I would do anything in the world to ensure Gwendolyn's happiness."(Act I)
- Adjectives to describe him are charming, deceptive, and determined.
Algernon Moncrieff
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Lady Augusta Bracknell
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Cecily Cardew
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Miss Prism
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Dr. Chasuble
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