What does Miss Prism's confession reveal about Jack and Cecily's relationship?

• A. It connects Jack's birth to Miss Prism, thus explaining his legitimacy and linking Cecily to Miss Prism's guardianship.
• B. It shows Cecily is Jack's sister.
• C. It reveals Jack is illegitimate and unworthy.
• D. It shows Miss Prism is a relative of Gwendolen.

Answer: (A)

Miss Prism’s confession uncovers a secret about Jack’s birth that reshapes how we understand both characters’ social standing and family ties. She reveals that years ago she and Dr. Chausable had a baby but misplaced him, and that baby is Jack Worthing. This connection means Jack isn’t just a foundling with an assumed identity; his birth is tied to Miss Prism, which explains his legitimacy in the social sense Wilde plays with. It also links Cecily to Miss Prism’s guardianship, since Cecily is Miss Prism’s ward. In short, the revelation creates a concrete family link between Jack and Cecily through Miss Prism, clarifying why their lives intersect under the guardianship dynamic and smoothing the path for their eventual union.