Question

Read the excerpt from Act III of The Importance of Being Earnest.

Jack. [In a pathetic voice.] Miss Prism, more is restored to you than this hand-bag. I was the baby you placed in it.

Miss Prism. [Amazed.] You?

Jack. [Embracing her.] Yes . . . mother!

Miss Prism. [Recoiling in indignant astonishment.] Mr. Worthing! I am unmarried!

Which Victorian social code is reflected in Miss Prism’s words and actions?

the importance of social rules
the importance of wealth
the importance of social ranking
the importance of equality

Answer 1

the importance of social rules

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the excerpt from Act III of The Importance of Being Earnest, there is a dialogue between Jack and Miss Prism about Jack being her long lost son. Together they embrace and are happy.

The Victorian social code reflected in Miss Prism’s words and actions is the importance of social rules.