Comic repetition is pervasive in the narrative structure of the Roman de Renart (a text written by various writers of the 12th and 13th centuries) and, through a whole network of echoes, it has a unifying effect on the work. But if this specific brand of comic is inherent in the text, it is mostly due to the omnipresence of Renart, who functions as a trickster. His constant efforts to cheat other characters pave the way for many comic tricks. This triggers a liberating laughter which allows the reader to question and ridicule set values, thereby undermining some of the social norms of the time. - [Abstract]

Language: French

Locators: DOI: 10.7202/016346ar