Question

T or F. In THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Algernon's idea of Bunburying is the situation he and Jack find themselves in after Cecily and Gwendolen find out the truth. His idea of a Bunburyist is when when someone invents someone else in another area so they can excuse themselves from things they might not want to do.

Answer 1

The statement about Bunburying in 'The Importance of Being Earnest' is false; Bunburying is the creation of a fictional person to escape social duties.

Step-by-step explanation:

True or False: In The Importance of Being Earnest, Algernon's idea of Bunburying is the situation he and Jack find themselves in after Cecily and Gwendolen find out the truth. This statement is false. Algernon's concept of Bunburying indeed refers to creating a fictional person to escape social obligations, not the predicament he and Jack face after the ladies learn the reality of their identities. Bunburying is used throughout the play for comedic effect and serves as a satire on the social norms of the time.