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Definition of Parody
A parody is a work that mimics the style of another work, artist, or genre in an exaggerated way, usually for comic effect. Parodies can take many forms, including fiction... read full definition
A parody is a work that mimics the style of another work, artist, or genre in an exaggerated way, usually for comic effect. Parodies can... read full definition
A parody is a work that mimics the style of another work, artist, or genre in an exaggerated way, usually... read full definition
Key Examples in King Lear
Act 3, scene 6
Explanation and Analysis—Lear's Trial :
In the midst of Lear’s madness, in Act 3, Scene 6, he stages a mock “trial” of his daughters, in which he behaves as an imaginary judge holding Regan and Goneril accountable for their crimes:
Lear: Arraign her first; 'Tis Goneril. I here take my oath before his honorable assembly, kicked the poor king her father.
Fool: Come hither, mistress. Is your name Goneril?
Lear: She cannot deny it.
Fool: Cry you mercy, I took you for a joint-stool.
Lear: And here's another whose warped looks proclaim
What store her heart is made on. Stop her there!
Arms, arms, sword, fire, corruption in the place!
False justices, why hast thou let her 'scape?
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