The Question and Answer section for The Importance of Being Earnest is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
I think much of the point of having these two characters is their similarities. Still, there are a few differences to consider. Gwendolen is at home in big cities like London where as Cecily is a more sheltered girl who is comfortable in gardens...
Both characters are meant for amusement or farce. Miss Prim obviously loves Chasuble, though the fact that he is a priest prohibits her from telling him so directly while Chasuble frequently visits Jack's country house to see Miss Prism....
I could write this out but they are all in the GradeSaver link provided below:
