Lady Windermere

Lady Windermere is a character from Oscar Wilde's play "Lady Windermere's Fan," which explores themes of morality, deception, and societal expectations. She is a young, respectable wife who struggles with her beliefs about virtue and the temptations around her. When she suspects her husband’s fidelity, her perceptions are challenged, leading to revelations about human nature and the importance of forgiveness. The play uses wit and irony to critique Victorian society’s moral rigidity, ultimately highlighting the complexities of human morality and the value of compassion over judgment.