Situation comedy

Dramatic comedy originated in ancient Greece, and was deemed Old Comedy. It was a way for playwrights to provide their commentary on politics, society, and wars. During the Hellenistic period, comedy was more romantic in tone, and decidedly less satirical and critical. Centuries later, the Catholic church rose to power and took over most dramatic performances, however, they allowed one festival to be run by the lower clergy, the Festival of Fools, that reveled in opposition to authority. In 16th…

varieties, and each with their own story or twist. When I am watching a movies, I find myself drawn to comedies, especially ones that have a good story line. However, even with a terrible story line the actors can make the movie worthwhile. Some comedies make you laugh so hard you cry, but they mostly have a great underlying story them. When sometimes all I need is a good laugh I will pop in a standup comedy show, or find something that I have seen before. Trailers to certain movies make you…

The Merchant of Venice: Comedy or Tragedy? Many would agree that William Shakespeare is one of the world’s greatest playwrights. He is known for his ability to entertain audiences and capture their affections through his beloved characters. Many of his plays contain themes that are everlasting and able to move audiences through several generations. One play in particular, though, leaves many critics asking questions about how to classify the drama. Shakespeare’s play, The Merchant of Venice, is…

Analytical Comparison of The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare and The Parent Trap by Nancy Meyers How has comic concerns and comic techniques developed and changed over time? As society innovates, the humor associated with that society innovates as well. This exploration illustrates the extent on which narratives, comic techniques, characters, and thematic concerns have changed with the passage of time by comparing The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare (pre-20th century) and The…

Stand up comedy is a comic style that is performed in front of a live audience. Typically, the Comedian directly communicates their peculiar stories to an audience in efforts to make them laugh. Mike E. Winfield, a strikingly brilliant comedian/actor, has perfected the craft of making people laugh. His incongruous style depicted by his random punch lines and priceless facial expressions make his stage presence enticing and hilarious. In comparison to Shane Snow’s A Quest to Understand What Makes…

"Tsumibukaki Oretachi no Sanka"(Our Sinful Hymn) by Kangoku Danshi. The themes get the job done. I’m not a particular fan of either one but they do the job of showcasing the anime. In conclusion, Prison school is just a good ecchi/comedy anime. If you are expecting a serious plot, look else where. However, if you came to have a good laugh/get some good fapping material. The Prison School is the anime for you. Currently, Prison School is licensed by Funimation so feel…

This is one of the most used sentences in the classroom when teachers ask students to study a little bit more. I am not here to simply discuss about your priorities, so I would like to show you several funny, easy, and efficient ways to practice and learn English during the day. Most students think that in order to practice English, they are supposed to stop doing whatever they’re doing, get their school 's book, and start reading it for hours. I am not saying that method is wrong, but it is…

November 22, 1992, it was not dark nor was it stormy. There was no ancient prophecy that foretold the events of the day. Most people could not remember what they did on that day. It was a typical day. Even though it was not written in the history books, something amazing did happen. I was born. Before that day I was only an idea. No one, not even my parents could fathom the person I, Tameika Cutina Jackson would some da become. So who did I become? I was never an ordinary child. I spent a lot of…

humorous side to war and show that even the sad dark situations have a comedic side that, in a way, mocks and downplays the situation from it being as bad as it really…

What is done in the dark, will always come to light. In the play Don’t Dress for Dinner, the audience meets Bernard who had planned a wonderful and romantic dinner for his mistress. Bernard the main character of the play, fits the common profile of a rich older man who loves younger women. He falls for a younger women who is in her prime and is full of life. He arranges a beautiful weekend full of surprises for her. The fabulous Bernard goes from being joyful to surprise and having fear through…