👉 In the context of literature, "burker" refers to a character who is described as being in the same state or condition as another person. This can range from being physically ill or unwell to having no physical symptoms at all. For example, in a story where a character is suffering from a chronic illness, such as cancer, they may be referred to as "burker" because their condition is so severe that they are unable to function normally and require constant medical care. Similarly, a