Read this sentence from a report on Oscar Wilde. Oscar Wilde’s humor points out that many people are not who they appear to be, which is a critique on the emphasis placed on appearance in society. Which line from The Importance of Being Earnest best makes this point?
A.)“From little Cecily, with her fondest love to her dear Uncle Jack.”
B.)“There is no objection, I admit, to an aunt being a small aunt . . .”
C.)“You are the most earnest-looking person I ever saw in my life.”
D.)“Well, my name is Ernest in town and Jack in the country . . .”

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the answer is D "well, my name is ernest in town and jack in the country..."
This line from The Importance of Being Earnest:

D.)“Well, my name is Ernest in town and Jack in the country . . .”

is what Oscar Wilde’s humor points out wherein many people are not who they appear to be. 

They are presenting two personalities to different audiences. They are not being authentic not only to themselves but also to other people.