While there is no question that tragedies such as King Lear are meaningful works that have a lasting impact on the view, the effect of a comedy is less clear. I believe that tragedies are capable of larger impacts than are comedies due tot the nature of their content. Watching a flawed hero fall from power and ultimately lose just about everything has a larger impact on a view than does watching the rise and usually marriage of a comic hero. That being said, I do believe that comedies can come close to achieving the impact that tragedies typically make.
I believe one example of a modern day comedy is Star Wars. While some the films have tragic components to them, others such as A New Hope, have a more comedic aspect. The movie follows Luke Skywalker, an average young man, as he battles to defeat Darth Vader and free the galaxy from the galactic empire. Although the movie does not end in marriage, it does show the rise of Luke and his journey to fortune. The movie makes many lasting impacts on the viewer and therefore I would classify it as a successful dramatic comedy.
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