Comedy & Tragedy
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Transcript of Comedy & Tragedy
Comedy & TragedyMr. Cass
Then and Now The meanings of the words comedy
and tragedy were different in Shakespeare’s time compared to now.
Conflict Nearly every plot has an underlying
conflict.
In a Shakespearean comedy, the conflict is resolved with a happy ending
In a Shakespearean tragedy, the conflict ends with something bad happening
Characteristics of Comedy A young couple gets separated and struggles to
get back together.
Complex plot, often centering around mistaken identities.
Usually ends in a marriage.
Light-hearted tone and style.
Lots of puns. Why was the dragon slow?
Characteristics of Tragedy “Bad things happen to good people” The reader sympathizes with the
hero. The hero has a tragic flaw that leads
to his downfall. The hero experiences a reversal of
fortune related to his flaw. Ends with catharsis BAAADD stuff
out.
Final Tableau The last image the audience is left
with In a tragedy blood, murder,
mayhem A final reminder of what not to do