Who are the brothers according to the material?

• A. Jack and Algernon
• B. Ernest and Algernon
• C. Jack and Ernest
• D. Algernon and Cecily

Answer: (A)

Two central male figures in the story form a close, almost brotherly bond: Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff. Their friendship drives much of the comedy, and they swap schemes, tease each other, and even talk about themselves in familial terms as they navigate social rules. The notion of brothers here is about camaraderie and shared mischief, not biology, which is why these two are presented as the pair described as brothers in the material.

Ernest is not a separate person from Jack; it’s the name Jack uses in the city (and Algernon pretends to be Ernest as well). So pairing Ernest with Algernon would mix up identities rather than identify true brothers. Cecily is a female character, so Algernon and Cecily aren’t brothers either.