Algernon speaks primarily in puns and aphorisms (a concise and expressive observation that contains a general truth). What do his witticisms reveal about his character?

Algernon is a foil to Jack, a hedonist who has created a friend named Bunbury whose status as a permanent invalid allows Algernon to leave the city whenever he pleases. He uses witty language and made up verbs like "Bunburying" to get what he wants and justify his persuit of pleasure.