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