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What does Algernon do after overhearing Jack’s address?

AWrites it on his shirt cuff

BMemorizes it

CTells Lady Bracknell

DDestroys it

Answer:

A. Writes it on his shirt cuff

Read Explanation:

After overhearing Jack's address, Algernon secretly writes it down and plans to visit Jack's country estate using his fictional "Bunbury" identity, essentially going "bunburying" to meet Jack's ward, Cecily, who he has become curious about. 

  • "Bunburying":

    In the play, "Bunburying" refers to using a fictional invalid friend as an excuse to escape one's social obligations. 

  • Motivation:

    Algernon is intrigued by the prospect of a new "Bunbury" situation where he can visit Jack's country house under a false identity. 

  • Plot development:

    This act sets up a comedic conflict later in the play as Algernon arrives at Jack's house pretending to be "Ernest" while Jack is already planning to "kill off" his own fictional brother, also named Ernest. 



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