# Jack Worthing — The Importance of Being Earnest character guide

> Jack Worthing in The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Ernest, Mr. Ernest Worthing, Mr. John Worthing, John, Uncle Jack

**First appearance:** 0001-the-importance-of-being-earnest

## Who they are

A gentleman with a double life, known as Ernest in town and Jack in the country.

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