She is hiding her truth the same way she hides her face with a veil. She is isolated because she committed a terrible sin that the society and the people around her even would judge her for. Arbuthnot's cloak and veil are clear symbols of her isolation from the world around her. Is it the money or social status that shows one's importance or is it something else, something that the money can't buy, like family or love? Mrs. The true meaning of importance is questioned in the play. Therefore, at the end the one not having his son by his side, the one not having importance is Lord Illingworth. Gerard, not knowing that Lord Illingworth is his father, is tempted by the lavish lifestyle Lord Illingworth offers but, at the end he realizes that the one important to him is his mother who gave him everything. Arbuthnot dedicated her whole life to her son. Lord Illingworth has money, social status and wits to outshine everyone in a conversation. Arbuthnot tells that it reminds him of a woman of no importance. All important Lord Illingworth upon recognizing the handwriting of Mrs. The play's title indicates that the one without importance is a woman, Mrs. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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