# Cecily Cardew — The Importance of Being Earnest character guide

> Cecily Cardew in The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Cecily, Miss Cecily Cardew, Miss Cardew, Cecily Cardew, cousin Cecily

**First appearance:** 0003-act-ii

## Who they are

Jack's ward, a romantic young woman living in the country who dreams of marrying Ernest.

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