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Dolly Reforming Herself is a comedic play by Henry Arthur Jones, first performed in 1894. The play revolves around Dolly, a charming but reckless young woman, who embarks on an ambitious and often comical quest to reform herself in the eyes of society. Dolly's impulsive behavior and lack of responsibility have earned her a somewhat tarnished reputation, but she is determined to change her ways and prove that she can be a respectable member of society. The plot follows Dolly’s efforts to reform, which involve a series of humorous situations and misunderstandings.At the start of the play, Dolly decides that she must transform her lifestyle to secure a good marriage and improve her standing among her peers. She begins by distancing herself from her former, more reckless acquaintances, and attempts to cultivate a more “appropriate” and dignified persona. However, her efforts to change often lead to amusing complications. As she tries to act in a more respectable manner, she finds herself caught in a web of contradictions, facing obstacles such as her old friends’ influence and the contrasting expectations of the people around her.