Martyrdom in Pierrette: Balzac's Unmasking of Scapegoat Violence. Williams, T. J. Renascence, 61(2):91--102, 2009.
Paper abstract bibtex A literary criticism of the book "Pierrette," by Honoré de Balzac, is presented. The author argues for a mimetic interpretation of the novel in light of the religiously oriented criticism of René Girard, who was known for his Gospel-oriented scapegoat theory. Topics include social conflict in Balzac's work, his use of scapegoating, as well as themes of persecution.
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abstract = {A literary criticism of the book "Pierrette," by Honoré de Balzac, is presented. The author argues for a mimetic interpretation of the novel in light of the religiously oriented criticism of René Girard, who was known for his Gospel-oriented scapegoat theory. Topics include social conflict in Balzac's work, his use of scapegoating, as well as themes of persecution.},
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