comic effect

This study aims to determine the role of animal symbolism in producing comic effect in the satires of medieval Germany. The following satires were taken for this study: “The ship of fools” (“Das narren schyff “ 15th century) by Sebastian Brant, “A deceived husband” (“Der verkêrte wirt“ 13th century) by Herrand von Wildonie and “Priest Amis” (“Der pfaffe Ameis“ 13th century) by Der Stricker. The analysis allows to note that in these pieces the images of the animals are a significant element of the plot and composition structure.

This study aims to determine the role of intertextual elements in creating a comic effect in the 17^th century Russian satires. Two novels representing the humorous literature of the 17^th century Russia serve as the material of the research: The Tale of Drunkard and The Tale of the Peasant’s Son. Medieval culture is based on Christianity with the biblical text at its core.