The Oaf in the Fable The Black Cockerel by M. Eme: Traditions and Innovation

Abstract

The article examines Marcel Aymé's fairy tale The Black Cockerel as an example of an innovative reinterpretation of the French literary fairy tale genre. The focus is on the reinterpretation of the "oaf" motif, which becomes a tool for deception and self-deception. The article explores the satirical and philosophical potential of the fairy tale through an analysis of the motifs of vanity, flattery, and pride, as well as identifying political allusions related to the historical context. In conclusion, it is concluded how Aime expands the boundaries of the genre beyond the traditional didacticism, creating an intellectual and metaphysical narrative.