Miss Prism

Cecily’s governess. She approves of Jack’s presumed respectability and criticizes his “unfortunate” brother. Puritan though she is, Miss Prism’s severe pronouncements have a way of going so far over the top that they inspire laughter. Despite her rigidity, Miss Prism seems to have a softer side. She speaks of having once written a novel whose manuscript was “lost” or “abandoned.” Also, she entertains romantic feelings for Dr. Chasuble. She has an important role of Mr. Worthing’s origin.


Rev. Canon Chasuble