Marilyn and John have bought a beautiful house in the suburbs.While John works all day at an office in the city,Marilyn devotes herself to keeping the house and children scrubbed,preparing gourmet meals,wallpapering the den,ironing the household laundry,and reading books about how to keep her marriage functioning smoothly.What is Marilyn engaged in?
A) the housewife's cult
B) the domestic affair
C) the cult of the suburban life
D) the orgy of domesticity

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The phrase "orgy of domesticity" suggests an excessive preoccupation with domestic tasks and responsibilities, which accurately describes Marilyn's behavior in the given scenario. The other choices do not accurately capture the extent of Marilyn's engagement with domestic life.

Marilyn and John Have Bought a Beautiful House in the Suburbs.While