History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 456 - Touch Me With Your Madness - Cervantes’ Don Quixote
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Nov 10, 2024 Discover why critics hail Don Quixote as the first modern novel. Delve into the transformative madness of the protagonist and its impact on literary structure. Explore the blurred lines between perception and reality, and how chivalry and class dynamics shape the narrative. Unpack Cervantes' take on economic theory through perceived versus intrinsic value, revealing how belief plays a crucial role in the worth of fiction. This journey highlights the profound emotional resonance that drives the story's characters and their societal implications.
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Don Quixote as the First Modern Novel
- Don Quixote is considered the first modern novel due to its self-awareness and metafictional elements.
- It draws attention to its fictionality and the nature of fiction itself.
The Power of Naming and Identity
- Cervantes plays with names and identities, highlighting the novel's invented reality.
- Don Quixote's self-naming and renaming of his horse and his lady love exemplify this.
The Enchanted Dulcinea
- In Part 2, Sancho convinces Don Quixote that an ugly peasant is the enchanted Dulcinea.
- This further blurs the lines between reality and illusion within the novel.