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What does Algernon call the practice of keeping an imaginary friend/relation?

AWilloughbyism

BBunburyism

CHydeism

DBunyanism

Answer:

B. Bunburyism

Read Explanation:

  • Algernon calls the practice of keeping an imaginary friend or relation "Bunburying."

  • He invents an invalid friend named Bunbury who conveniently falls ill whenever Algernon wants to escape boring social obligations, such as dining with Lady Bracknell. He explains to Jack:

  • "You have invented a very useful younger brother called Ernest, in order that you may be able to come up to town as often as you like. I have invented an invaluable permanent invalid called Bunbury, in order that I may be able to go down into the country whenever I choose. Bunbury is perfectly invaluable."

  • Through the concept of "Bunburying," Wilde satirizes the hypocrisy and double lives of the upper class, showing how people maintain false identities to enjoy freedom while avoiding responsibility.


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