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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 The Island of Dr. Moreau
Chapter 12: The Sayers of the Law
Explanation and Analysis—Ten Commandments:
In Chapter 12, Prendick first observes and joins in on the Beast Folk's ritual of reciting the Law. This practice, which seems ridiculous to him, is a parody of the Ten Commandments in Christianity:
"[...] Not to chase other Men; that is the Law. Are we not Men?”
And so from the prohibition of these acts of folly, on to the prohibition of what I thought then were the maddest, most impossible and most indecent things one could well imagine. A kind of rhythmic fervour fell on all of us; we gabbled and swayed faster and faster, repeating this amazing law. Superficially the contagion of these brute men was upon me, but deep down within me laughter and disgust struggled together.
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