Paul Fuks compares David and Goliath to bullfighting

In a text published in artpress, Paul Fuks draws an extended analogy between the biblical story of David and Goliath and the practice of bullfighting. He argues that both narratives involve a confrontation between a seemingly weak protagonist and a powerful, aggressive adversary, with the outcome symbolizing the triumph of intelligence, strategy, and humanity over brute force and instinct. Fuks analyzes the biblical account in detail, noting parallels such as the asymmetry of the opponents, the use of a sling versus a sword, and the final decapitation of Goliath, which he compares to the coup de grâce in bullfighting. He suggests that both stories reflect a universal struggle against animalistic impulses and the desire for dominance. The text references previous artpress coverage of bullfighting from 2014 and includes scholarly citations. Fuks's play "Comment devenir une mère juive en dix leçons" was scheduled at Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris from October 20 to December 30, 2019.