Duha Koca Oğlu Deli Dumrul’da Mizah Yoluyla Toplumsal Düzenin Yeniden İnşası
The Reconstruction of Social Order through Humor in Duha Koca Oğlu Deli Dumrul

Summary/Abstract: Duha Koca Oğlu Deli Dumrul holds significant symbolic power reflecting issues concerning individuals and society. Moreover, one of the key elements that enriches Deli Dumrul’s symbolic power is the impactful use of humor. Humor serves various functions in both social and individual contexts and it is an effective tool for establishing and maintaining social order. In this sense, humor is used as a deliberate action to disrupt order through both narrative elements and the comic character, enabling the reconstruction of social order in the desired direction. In this article, I analyzed the story of Duha Koca Oğlu Deli Dumrul within the context of the function of humor in the destruction and reconstruction of social norms. Furthermore, I focused on the temporary subversion of the sacred through humor, considering the historical context that reflects the challenging process of religious transformation. In addition, I examined the “family” structure in this narrative, presented in a way distinct from other tales in the Book of Dede Korkut, within the context of the reconstruction of social order. Additionally, I examined the actions of Deli Dumrul, often associated with ignorance, within the framework of the multilayered and contradictory structure of the comic character. In particular, I discussed how Deli Dumrul consciously guises himself in ignorance and uses it as a covert tool to construct social order. As a result, I aimed to analyse Dumrul as a deeper and and multilayered character beyond traditional interpretations.

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