RT Article
T1 Corpus Christi Simplicioribus: alegorías y representación de la autoridad en Valencia
JF Revista de dialectología y tradiciones populares
VO 47
IS 1
SP 103
OP 125
A1 Martin, Vincent T.
LA Spanish
YR 1992
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1897053401
AB In this paper I study the Valencian Corpus Christi play «El misteri del Rey Herodes» in its social and textual setting. I analyze the notion of representation and allegory, and how these concepts lead to a textual unfolding ad infinitum, thus erasing all boundaries between actor and spectator. I attempt to disprove the common misconception that the misteris are a minor literary genre, and in fact serve as a sort of social framework for the urban center, as does law. I test the validity of Walter Benjamin's theories of divine and mythical violence through King Herod's confrontation with Christ. And I examine as well the process of creating the festa: active participation. This is the key to the festa, since the play is only part of the spectacle.
K1 Girard, René : 1923-2015
DO 10.3989/rdtp.1992.v47.i1.244