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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
Act 5
Explanation and Analysis—Marriage Vows :
Tony’s celebratory speech when he is finally released of any obligations to Constance parodies traditional marriage vows, but inverts their meaning for comic effect. Having previously been deceived as to his real age, when Tony finds out he is actually already 21 and thus of age to formally reject Constance, he says:
TONY. Then you’ll see the first use I’ll make of my liberty. (Taking Miss NEVILLE’S hand.) Witness all men by these presents, that I, Anthony Lumpkin, Esquire, of BLANK place, refuse you, Constantia Neville, spinster, of no place at all, for my true and lawful wife.
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