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April 10, 2026Theatre Survey

A J ustice to C ome : T he R ole of E thics in L a F arce de M aistre P ierre P athelin

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NGNoah D. Guynn

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Overview

This analysis examines moral implications in medieval farce, indicating its misunderstood role in ethics.

Key Points

  • The aim is to reassess the perceived immorality of medieval farce and its ethical implications in theatre.
  • Revisionist analysis of medieval farce literature.
  • Examination of historical critique and definitions of farce.
  • Engagement with contemporary scholarship.
  • Medieval farce has been long criticized as immoral and trivial.
  • Bernadette Rey-Flaud challenges these perceptions through historical analysis.
  • The study suggests that farce may have more ethical significance than traditionally believed.

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Noah D. Guynn (2006) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d896566c1944d70ce07a9ehttps://doi.org/10.1353/tsu.2006.a986069
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