Burlesque can be defined
as
an
artistic composition, especially literary or dramatic, that, for the sake of laughter,
vulgarizes lofty material or treats ordinary material with mock
dignity.
Parody is defined
as
a humorous
or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing: his hilarious parody
of Hamlet's soliloquy.
A
parody is most often based on a work that was created with a sincere and serious intent.
The parody follows the format of the original piece, using similar word patterns and
elements wherever possible, but carries a completely different message that may make fun
of the original content. Burlesque is more oriented toward emphasizing a humorous and
often vulgar rendition of the original work, which may not be as lofty in original form
as a piece that might be parodied. Burlesque is less refined than parody, making use of
more bawdy language and imagery and treating the original with less respect than a
parody.
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