Relevance For Cultural Studies
Slavoj Žižek uses the theory to explain various cultural artefacts, including Don Giovanni and Parsifal.
| Discourse | Don Giovanni | Parsifal | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master | Don Ottavio | Amfortas | inauthentic, inconsistent |
| University | Leporello | Klingsor | inauthentic, consistent |
| Hysteric | Donna Elvira | Kundry | authentic, inconsistent |
| Analyst | Donna Anna | Parsifal | authentic, consistent |
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