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About this quote

What does it mean?
The quote equates comedy with sodomy, calling both unnatural.
In plain terms
Comedy is as unnatural as sodomy.
What can you take from it?
Both are presented as deviant acts.

Where it applies

  • in censorship debates
  • in artistic criticism

Putting it to work

  • challenge stereotypes
  • defend artistic freedom

Questions to consider

  • What makes comedy 'unnatural'?
  • How do cultural standards shape this view?

Another view

It uses a biased moral judgment.

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