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There are three characters in Lady Windermere's Fan, they all have their own values while living based on their surroundings, in this case is London. Based on the time period they are in, people are categorized into their place in society based on may factors. While standards drive the plot, Lord Darlington is all about attention and concerned with how is he views by society.
Lady Windermere and Duchess of Berwick both hold this standard that they can only interact with people that are in a high place in society. In line 34 Windermere clearly states her standards, "I will have no one in my house about whom there is any scandal." A reader could imply that Windermere intimidates Darlington and whatever she says will make him become more and more self conscious about how he is seen.
Lord Darlington is this guy who is so concerned about his place in society. After he hears about who Windermere wants at her party and how they need to be he says, ""Oh, don't say that, Lady Windermere. I should never be admitted." While reading this, we see some irony. Lord Darlington adds his contribution to their conversation but he does not see that what he said indirectly drives what the ladies say next. In line 21 he says, very small, very early, and very select, Duchess.' After that is when Windermere describes the people who must meet her standards to enter her house.
In terms of the values of society, what matters is the people and how they act, where they go, what they do, who they socialize with. Society is sort of this competition of who can get to the top, who is the cream of the crop. Surely these parties that are hosted by wealthy people imply that only the wealthiest and morally correct people may attend. Society then and now also imply that gender is still an issue. Women should be or are the ones who makes things work. Berwick says, "Oh. men don't matter. With women it is different. We're good. Some of us are, at least.
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