simpleton
a person whose foolish actions are the subject of often-repeated stories
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simpleton
Summary
simpleton is a literary archetype[1]. simpleton is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[2]
Key Facts
- simpleton's instance of is recorded as literary archetype[3].
- simpleton is a type of stock character[4].
- simpleton's partially coincident with is recorded as Q100837033[5].
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Definition and Type
simpleton's instance of is recorded as literary archetype[3]. simpleton is a type of stock character[4].
Influence
Things named for simpleton include simp[6], a term[7] and The Fool[8], a film[9], directed by Yuri Bykov[10].
Why It Matters
simpleton is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[2]
Entities named for simpleton include simp[6], a term[7] and The Fool[8], a film[9], directed by Yuri Bykov[10].