# American vs. English Values in A Woman of No Importance

> Theme guide for A Woman of No Importance by Oscar Wilde.

Hester Worsley represents American Puritanism and meritocracy, criticizing English aristocratic idleness and moral laxity, while characters like Lady Caroline dismiss American culture as provincial, highlighting transatlantic cultural tensions.

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