A caricature of its author's grotesque teacher Felix Hebert, this character begins that play by saying "Merdre," and goes on to become the ruler of Poland.
In one play about this character, Lord Cornholer mistakenly identifies him as the King of France. In another play, he displaces a man who breeds polyhedra and learns that his wife has cheated on him with Memnon. In yet another play, he throws a bear at his wife while hiding in a Lithuanian cave, and kills all of his advisors with a debraining machine upon deposing King Wenceslas with the aid of Captain MacNure. A caricature of its author's grotesque teacher Felix Hebert, this character begins that play by saying "Merdre," and goes on to become the ruler of Poland. FTP, name this character who is enchained, cuckolded, and crowned king in the title of three plays by Alfred Jarry.
In one play about this character, Lord Cornholer mistakenly identifies him as the King of France.
Pa {Ubu} [or Pere {Ubu} or Francis {Ubu}]