The Importance of Being Earnest
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Why does Lady Bracknell disapprove of Jack Worthing
Why does Lady Bracknell disapprove of Jack Worthing
Lady Bracknell wants Gwendolen safely married in an advantageous, stable marriage. Jack provides neither. After learning that Jack was an orphan, found in a handbag on a train, Lady Bracknell immediately forbids the marriage.
The Importance of Being Earnest