Jack Worthing

Jack Worthing is a fictional character from Oscar Wilde's play "The Importance of Being Earnest." He is a young man leading a double life: in the countryside, he is known as Jack, a responsible guardian to his ward, Cecily; in the city, he assumes the persona of "Ernest" to escape his obligations and pursue a carefree lifestyle. Jack's struggle with identity and societal expectations highlights themes of hypocrisy, love, and the pursuit of happiness. His character serves as a vehicle for Wilde's satire on Victorian norms, particularly regarding seriousness and the nature of earnestness.