Date of Award
2003
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
English
First Advisor
Carolyn M. Craft, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
E. Derek Taylor, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Craig A. Challender, Ph.D
Abstract
Shakespeare creatively intermingled comic and tragic motifs throughout each comedy. In doing so, the audience remembers the joyous reunions and unions rather than the potential tragedies of these plays. However, the comic portions are dependent upon the tragic portions and vice versa. The audience understands the tragic situations the characters face, yet laughs at the comic motifs causing these occurrences. The audience also shares in the joy of the characters as everything works out positively in the end.
Recommended Citation
Wilhide, Susan Dettweiler, "SHAKESPEARE'S TWIST: THE TRAGIC WITHIN SOME COMEDIES" (2003). Theses & Honors Papers. 126.
https://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/etd/126
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