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Farce nouvelle et fort joyeuse du pect

8/9/2019

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While its subject matter is rather crude, La Farce nouvelle et fort joyeuse du Pect is actually rather sophisticated in terms of its litigation argument. After his wife breaks wind in his house, the indignant husband drags her to court, accusing her of upsetting the tranquility of his home. The judge rules that as man and wife are of the same flesh, therefore, all belonging to the wife's body is the responsibility of the husband. No doubt this was a comment on the unnecessary litigations common of the period, but it also reflects some interesting thoughts about men, women, and marriage. 
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    Jennifer Kellett

    M.A. French Literature Florida State University

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