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The Importance of Being Earnest · Character

Thomas Cardew

The deceased gentleman who adopted Jack as a baby.

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Also known as the late Mr. Thomas Cardew, Thomas, Cardew

First appearance: act iii

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See Thomas Cardew in act iii