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In six pages Dante's 'Divine Comedy,' 'Beowulf,' 'Song of Roland,' and Augustine's 'Confessions' are examined in terms of gaining ...
In a paper consisting of nine pages the seriousness of Aristophanes' comedies 'The Birds' and 'The Clouds' is considered. Seven s...
In this paper consisting of eight pages this comedy duo's contributions to American humor is explored. There are four bibliograph...
This paper addresses the growth of cinematic comedy. The author covers major works by Charlie Chaplin, The Three Stooges, Buster ...
no matter how precious we may believe ours to actually be. Some of Allens films are more consistently filled with the idea of l...
In six pages the reasons why Dante elected to utilize himself as protagonist in 'Divine Comedy' are analyzed in a consideration of...
Divine Comedy is examined in six pages in terms of the tales 4 meaning levels, considers why Dante selected Beatrice as the primar...
In five pages these themes are examined as they are represented in Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy and in the Bible. Five sources...
In five pages this paper speculates on how the Divine Comedy of Dante could be updated to reflect the various levels of hell such ...
up every day / Some new unheard-of fool for us to play" (Internet source). The prologue alone suggests that Etherege was offering ...
unusual observances and ultimately lightens its impact. David Ives "All in the Timing" is a series of one act plays which t...
David Ives "All in the Timing" is a series of one act plays which tell the story of different situations all with a comical and...
which pokes fun at what might otherwise be regarded as a very unfunny subject, such as death. There is also the romantic comedy, ...
that group of people "who, merely by existing, tended to violate laws that solid citizens never even thought about, like how long...
they are also alike in that there are ties of friendship and devotion between the various characters that threaten the pairings as...
is referring to the banter that Beatrice and Benedick engage in every time they meet. This type of banter is prevalent throughout ...
for supper. Meanwhile her REAL husband returns home, but is denied entry by Antipholus slave. During the course of the meal, Antip...
(Aristotle). According to Aristotle, comedy involves the imitation of men who are less than average. Furthermore, Aristotle indica...
about him that they like(attempts at creating anti-heroes aside, of course). Then, to have any kind of story at all, the protagoni...
"A Midsummer Nights Dream" are both plays which rely heavily on this sort of humor, though they may be more refined in a sophistic...
people in the same manner, with confidence, sarcasm, and wit. In the scene under discussion we see "the pink one" asking Psmith, "...
plays make it clear that Shakespeare is being funny. However, one of the many examples of Shakespeares masterful skills is demonst...
money, not religion. Organ, a simplistic, but good man, has allowed Tartuffe to come into his home and take dominance over his fam...
The steward is immediately threatened by anyone who is perceived as funnier or more intelligent than he. Olivia is the only perso...
In five pages this paper argues that this comedy by Aristophanes is an example of feminism with its strong and intelligent female ...
This 9 page essay considers how the theatrical presence in the film is developed stylistically through textural characteristics of...
indicates that "The theme of loves difficulty is often explored through the motif of love out of balance-that is, romantic situati...
such as Don Quixote and his tilting of Windmills(Definitions). In this story, however, two people are simply having a drink of cof...
terms to refer to exaggeration and understatement within the realm of comedy. As far as I can determine, both Moliere and Aristoph...
Dantes (1999) Florentine origin, one first must ascertain the reasons why people are drawn to his work. Is it that poems are enjo...