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Flashcards in Drama - Tragedy and Comedy Deck (2)
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tragedy

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  • main character falls from good fortune
  • tragic hero/heroine - main character
  • developed from early Greek drama-chorus singing praise to the gods
  • actors emerged-chorus beginnings and ending comments
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comedy

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  • light and amusing
  • satire-to ridicule or criticize people, practices, or institutions
  • farce-a comedy of flat characters in ridiculous situations

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