Which character in 'The Way of the World' is an elderly woman obsessed with staying young and being courted?
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Correct answer: Lady Wishfort
Lady Wishfort (whose name suggests 'wish for it') is a comic character who fears aging. She controls the inheritance of the younger characters, making her a central figure in the play's marriage plots.
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