Uses & function of the irreverent in
The irreverent is defined as lacking proper respect or seriousness for official, important or holy things, being critical of what is generally accepted, even to a point of being satiric. It is also often associated with comedic elements. The irreverent undermines what society normally embraces, which is tied in with subversion. The Gothic weakens or destroys the power and influences of existing systems. 'PIB' ('Puss-In-Boots') serves as a social critique, presenting a cynical feline's point of view on human love and desire in a light-hearted rendition, offering humorous insights on sexuality.There are a few instances where the irreverent had taken place. The master is completely immersed
He does not care for the traditional code of conduct, or to behave in a proper manner by being "lecherous as liquorice"(p172) and vulgar, not hesitating to spurt words like "dicky" (p173). His views on human love and desire are cynical, with "love (as) desire sustained by unfulfilment". To him, love is driven by one's sexual desire and he enjoys the act of "thrust(ing). The Gothic shows the subversion of religious system in which females are treated as divine beings, even to the point of being "worshipped" due to the power of their sexual appeal. Lastly, the character of Figaro is a representation of the irreverent. Next is the sexual relationship the master had with the Missus. Carter portrays their sexual encounter as an exhilarating experience where they "dance(d)"(p179) and had "sweet choked mutterings" that were "enough to melt the thorniest heart" (p180). Firstly, the Missus commits adultery, which is sinful and frowned upon greatly in the society. The Missus had declared that the master would be her "second husband"(p184) and she did so when the both of them were "mother-naked"(p184). The marriage ceremony is supposed to be solemn and serious, yet in 'PIB', the ceremony is conducted by the female's declaration of the male's status as her husband, and that both are not dressed properly for their marriage. By having such a character, Carter presses on the idea to abandon society's expectations and fulfill one's desires. On p174, " she is the divinity he's come to worship.
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Firstly Missus,
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God Gothic,
love desire,
human love desire,
human love,
marriage ceremony,
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