A pícaro is a literary character archetype commonly found in Spanish literature from the Renaissance era. Pícaros are usually poor, cunning, and street-smart individuals who navigate through society using their wit and resourcefulness.
Imagine a clever underdog character in a movie or book who uses their intelligence to outsmart others and overcome challenges.
Novela picaresca: The novela picaresca is a genre of literature that features the adventures and misadventures of a pícaro as the main character.
Satire: Satire is a literary technique that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock societal issues or human behavior. Many picaresque novels employ satire.
Social criticism: Social criticism refers to the act of analyzing and critiquing social structures, norms, and behaviors. Picaresque literature often serves as a form of social criticism.
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