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Parody

Parody. Claire Denning Taylor Newman D’Evelyn Wymore. Definition. Parody: a humorous imitation of a serious piece or literature or writing. Examples of the genre. Literature: Don Quixote by Miguel Cervantes Tartuffe by Voltaire The Rape of Lock by Alexander Pope

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Parody

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  1. Parody Claire Denning Taylor Newman D’Evelyn Wymore

  2. Definition • Parody: a humorous imitation of a serious piece or literature or writing

  3. Examples of the genre • Literature: • Don Quixote by Miguel Cervantes • Tartuffe by Voltaire • The Rape of Lock by Alexander Pope • Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift • Film: • Robin Hood Men in Tights • Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail • Scary Movie • Meet the Spartans

  4. Where is it used? • Parody and satire were first used to criticize institutions or social norms that society did not agree with, but also could not speak out against • However in modern times it is mostly used to mock lofty ideals of multiple cultures Twilight Parody: Simpson's Style

  5. What interaction does it accomplish? • The artist is able to communicate honestly with his/her audience in order to shed light on hot button issues • Allows audience to laugh at themselves and their behavior • Allows artist to show public dissent in a way that doesn’t result in public outrage

  6. Who uses the genre?To do what? • Originally it was used by highly educated, innovative individuals who wanted to educate the masses • In comparison modern parodies are often recycled ideas • One of the interesting things about parodies is that this genre has become readily available to the masses through mediums like blogs, youtube, and vines • Now it is used for mostly comedic effect and to poke fun at popular ideals

  7. What subjects does it discuss? • One of the great things about this genre is it discusses anything and everything • It is most powerful when used to discuss big ideas like religion and politics, as originally intended • More modern parodies discuss: • Relationships • Pop Culture • Other Literature • Specific Political Issues • Religion

  8. What relationships does it discuss? • Traditionally parodies have discussed the relationships between the privileged few(educated and rich) with the less privileged masses. • Today parodies cover a vast array of relationships, those between the rich and the poor, the popular and the forgotten, as well as your relationship with the person sitting next to you

  9. What roles does it suggest for participants? • Parodies suggest that participants should take on a more skeptical role in society • Parodies suggest that you ask questions about the people who lead you, the choices you make, and the interactions you have with the world around you Dora Trailer

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