though‚ for it resists categorization‚ seeming to some merely a flimsy plot which serves as an excuse for Wilde ’s witty epigrams (terse‚ often paradoxical‚ sayings or catch−phrases). To others it is a penetratingly humorous and insightful social comedy. When Earnest opened‚ Wilde was already familiar to readers for Dorian Gray‚ as well as for collections of fairy tales‚ stories‚ and literary criticism. Theatre−goers knew him for his earlier dramatic works‚ including three previous successes‚
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Comedy is a potential site for social disruption and a medium for a message of dissent. Discuss whether this is true of ‘The Merchant of Venice’. ‘Comedy’ can be interpreted in many ways. One interpretation could be simply described as a dramatic performance which pits two societies against each other in an amusing agon or conflict. To define comedy as a basis for societal disruption is to consider the way in which comedy could lead to disorder. ‘The Merchant of Venice’ looks at such ideas‚ the
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Jorge J E Gracia’s work‚ “The Secret of Seinfeld’s Humour: The Significance of the Insignificant” is an attempt to explore the sociological concepts of comedy and tragedy through the analysis of the successful popular cultural phenomenon that is ’Seinfeld’. In an era where sex‚ violence and special effects are becoming more prominent forms of popular entertainment (Gracia‚ 2000.)‚ how is a self professed show that ’’is about nothing’’ (Gracia‚ 2000‚ p150.) so successful with audiences? What is
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experience designed for children. Comedy: Is a genre of theatre that performers generally tell stories through speech. A comedy play can involve speech‚ dance and song with a story told that conveys a happy ending after a tragic or catastrophic event. Most of us enjoy a good comedy show and the Umbilical Brothers are an Australian comedy duo that have not only had considerable success in Australia during the last decade performing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival‚ Sydney Opera House and
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as political satire‚ which gives light and laughter to serious topics around the world. Aristotle defines comedy as a representation of laughable people and involves some kind of blunder or ugliness that does not cause pain or disaster. The oldest example that has still survived today is Aristophanes work. He was a well-known play writer in Greece who addressed political topics by using comedy in his plays. “The Frogs”‚ specifically‚ gives a lighter outlook on religions and gods at the time. Stephen
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could be analysed in any number of ways. The author however‚ suggest one possible answer. That a show such as Seinfeld is effective because its humour is based upon the dramatic tradition of the comedy and tragedy. By definition the comedy and tragedy are opposite ends of the spectrum of human emotion. Comedy being associated with the positive aspects‚ happiness‚ laughter‚ joy; while tragedy is associated with the negative aspects‚ revenge‚ hatred‚ sadness etc. It is here that the author makes his
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In the short story‚ Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl uses the literary devices of dramatic irony‚ foreshadowing‚ and imagery to depict a dark comedy by grasping the idea of a tragedy becoming humorous.There are multiple uses and examples of irony throughout this short story that relate to the idea of a dark comedy. One key quote of dramatic irony comes from the end of the book stating‚ Personally‚ I think its right here on the premises.´ Probably right under our very noses. What do you think‚
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throughout the ages to entertain and provide comedy for its audience. Whether being used a kind of comic relief in serious and grave plots or the main style for a whole theatrical piece‚ the significance of farce in the arts is undeniable. Although farce is sometimes considered low-brow comedy‚ many revered artist use elements of farce multiple times in there literature or theatrical piece. Artist who use farce are people such as Shakespeare in the The Comedy of Errors or Oscar Wilde in the The Importance
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develop deep feelings for one another but only to deny it. Friends with Benefits‚ starring Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake are both well- chosen actors for this movie. Sweet‚ humorous‚ romantic are the words to describe this modern R-rated romantic comedy movie‚ Friends with Benefits. It is another flick about men‚ women‚ relationships‚ commitments‚ and insecurities. Some may or may not notice‚ but I would like to point out that Friends with Benefits is very familiar to the movie that came out couple
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argument in the employee lounge to get them to let their guards down. Writer and first time Director‚ Marc Lawrence’s "Two Weeks Notice" is a charming‚ smart‚ and genuinely funny romantic comedy with terrific performances by Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant. This a great movie. Inherent in romantic comedies is a degree of predictibility. "Two Weeks Notice" follows formula‚ but Lawrence orchestrates enough curves‚ character insight‚ and human resonance to make it more than just formula. He also has
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