![]() ![]() Jack’s charade confirms Algernon’s suspicion that his friend is a practiced “ Bunburyist,” or a person who uses deception to shirk his duties. In reality, Jack uses “Ernest” as an excuse to escape his responsibilities in the country and pursue a life of pleasure in the city. ![]() He shares this name with his fictional brother, a mischievous character, whose scandalous lifestyle frequently calls Jack back to the city to straighten out his “brother’s” affairs. “Jack” is the name he goes by in the country, while “ Ernest” is his alias in the city. The case is engraved with an inscription: “From little Cecily, with her fondest love to her dear Uncle Jack.” Faced with such evidence Jack comes clean, revealing that he has been leading a double life. Jack initially denies the existence of this woman, but Algernon produces a cigarette case that he left behind the last time they dined together. Upon hearing this news Algernon confronts Jack about a woman named Cecily. Jack discloses to Algernon that he has returned to town to propose to Gwendolen, whom he has been courting. Ernest Worthing (Jack).Īlgernon greets his friend, who has been in the country. Surprisingly, Lane announces the arrival of Algernon’s friend Mr. The play opens as Algernon Moncrief plays the piano in his fashionable London flat, while his butler Lane prepares a tea service for Algernon’s Aunt Augusta, ( Lady Bracknell), and her daughter, Gwendolen Fairfax, whom Algernon expects to arrive shortly. ![]()
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