concept
honoris causa
Latin, "for the sake of honor" -- normally denoting an honorary academic degree awarded without the usual examinations; used here in comic mock-elevation for a wreath given to the Orphan Girl after an absurdly brief theatrical apprenticeship.
Reading notes
- Chaos in Rome §64 honoris causa
Latin, "for the sake of honor" -- normally used of an honorary academic degree awarded without the usual examinations; used here in comic mock-elevation for a wreath handed to the Orphan Girl in her absurdly compressed theatrical apprenticeship.