Which relationships are resolved with social status re-aligned at the end?

• A. Only Jack and Gwendolen
• B. Only Cecily and Algernon
• C. Jack and Algernon
• D. Jack and Gwendolen, and Cecily and Algernon (and Miss Prism with Canon Chasuble) are confirmed

Answer: (D)

At the end, Wilde uses social status and legitimacy to lock in the romantic outcomes, showing that proper social order allows these marriages to occur. Jack’s true parentage is revealed, making him the rightful heir to the Worthing estate and a fitting match for Gwendolen. Cecily and Algernon are likewise able to marry once their social positions are reaffirmed within the circle of guardians and propriety. And Miss Prism with Canon Chasuble’s engagement completes the reestablishment of social order, tying the reformulated social world together. Because all three unions are confirmed or established, this option captures the full scope of how status is realigned to resolve the relationships. The other choices miss one or more of these reconciled pairings.