Silence as a Rhetorical Device in Marguerite de Navarre's Theatre Profane
Silence and theater may appear to be a contradiction in terms. Yet silence is far more than the absence of sound, and this article studies various forms of silence, their nuances, their applications, their use as a peaceful but effective weapon in times of repression, of danger, or simply of doubt....
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sixteenth Century Journal Publishers, Inc.
1986
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The sixteenth century journal
Year: 1986, Volume: 17, Issue: 1, Pages: 17-31 |
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| Summary: | Silence and theater may appear to be a contradiction in terms. Yet silence is far more than the absence of sound, and this article studies various forms of silence, their nuances, their applications, their use as a peaceful but effective weapon in times of repression, of danger, or simply of doubt. Marguerite of Navarre's Theatre provides a wealth of examples. Her subtle use of silence as a hidden rhetorical device in "comedies" and "farces" confirms the didactic aim of the queen of Navarre in all her writings. |
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| ISSN: | 2326-0726 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The sixteenth century journal
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.2307/2541353 |