# Hypocrisy and Reputation in The Way of the World

> Theme guide for The Way of the World by William Congreve.

Characters like Lady Wishfort and Mrs. Marwood publicly uphold moral standards while privately engaging in deceit and manipulation, underscoring the gap between social performance and true character.

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