Jack Worthing

The play,“The importance of being Earnest” begins by introducing Jack Worthing and his lifestyle. Worthing is well liked in his community and is praised for his hard work; unlike his brother Earnest. Jack always keeps an eye on his trouble some brother and reprimands him constantly. Shockingly, the play later reveals that Earnest is Jack’s alter ego but nobody knows except Josh himself. Josh only uses the name “Jack” when he doing responsible things; and uses the name “Earnest” when partying outside of his small town.

Once making up a story to save Earnest, Jack left to London where he meets his friend Algernon Moncrieff as Earnest. He is later forced to confess his real identity due to a cigar case incident. While there, Jack confesses his love for Algernon’s cousin, Gwendolen Fairfax as Earnest. Gwendolen disapproving aunt Lady Bracknell, does not allow Jack to marry Gwendolen due to the fact that he was an orphan and left at the train station. As a result, Gwendolen’s interest in “Earnest” increases even more.

Algernon and Jack both travel back to Jack’s town. While returning, they decided to pretend kill Earnest. Jack returns to the ward to care for Cecily and announces that his brother Earnest died from a severe chill. As he says that, Algernon steps

The way of living is greatly influenced by the Victorian society. In the play, the characters were more focused on their reputation and gaining materialistic things. They were less interested in receiving an education or attending church. For example in act one, Gwendolen stated that she wanted to marry whose name was Earnest. Jack replied asking what if his name was not Earnest. Gwendolen avoided answering the question and stated there is no way Jack’s name cannot be Earnest. This shows that she was more focused on materialistic things than finding out he potential husband’s