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1

Explain the three characteristics of comedy presented in the chapter. Wilson provides several examples of these from theatre. Which of the three do you find to be the most entertaining and why?
2

Wilson presents six forms of comedy: farce, burlesque, satire, domestic comedy, comedy of manners, and comedy of ideas. Identify a film, play, or television show for each form of comedy. Explain your selections and defend your categorizations.
3

Explain, in detail, the tragicomedy form. How has the form evolved over time? How important is it in relation to modern comedy?
4

The theater of the absurd is a unique form of comedy that mutates plot, language, and character from their traditional forms. Describe how this mutation is evidenced. What plays or films have you seen and/or read that would fall into this category of work? How did you respond to these works emotionally?
5

What types of comedy appeal most strongly to you? Select a play, film, or television series that exemplifies your comic taste. Dissect your selection to show how it uses comic devices and characteristics as well as providing reasoning for how you would classify this work.





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