Benway

Benway

Benway is the name of a character in many of William S. Burroughs' novels, including "Naked Lunch". Usually referred to as "Dr. Benway" or "Doc Benway," (his first name is not revealed), he was used by the author to parody the medical profession and, perhaps, the misuses of science in general. More of a maverick surgical artist than a doctor, Benway lacks a conscience and is more interested in his performance (and his next fix) than his patients' well-being.

In the 1991 film adaptation of "Naked Lunch", Benway was portrayed by Roy Scheider.

Internet persona

The character and surname was appropriated for what was perhaps the first online persona ever recognized. His posts were posted on the Community Memory BBS, the first electronically accessible Bulletin board system.Fact|date=June 2007

References

http://www.well.com/~szpak/cm/index.html


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