Ubu

Ubu is a theatrical character from Alfred Jarry’s play "Ubu Roi," first performed in 1896. Symbolizing greed, absurdity, and the grotesque, Ubu is a comically villainous figure—an exaggerated, ruthless leader whose reckless ambitions and absurdity critique authority and societal norms. The play’s language and actions are intentionally bizarre and provocative, making Ubu a cultural symbol of absurdity and rebellion against conventional morality. The character’s influence extends beyond theater, inspiring comic and satirical works that explore power, corruption, and human folly.