Comedy and Social Critique
Students will analyze how comedic forms (satire, farce, black comedy) are used to critique society.
Key Questions
- Analyze how comedic timing and delivery enhance a play's social commentary.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of humor in addressing serious societal issues.
- Compare the use of satire in a dramatic text versus a prose text.
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