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Who is Cecily’s governess?

ALady Bracknell

BGwendolen Fairfax

CMiss Prism

DMrs. Fairfax

Answer:

C. Miss Prism

Read Explanation:

In Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest," Cecily's governess is Miss Prism. 

Explanation: Miss Prism is a character who is presented as a strict and somewhat comical governess to Cecily Cardew, Jack Worthing's ward. 

  • Role: She is responsible for Cecily's education and upbringing. 

  • Secret past: A significant plot point is that Miss Prism is revealed to have a mysterious past involving a lost baby, which is later discovered to be Jack Worthing. 

  • Romantic interest: She has a romantic interest in the local vicar, Dr. Chasuble. 


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