After reading any tragedy, the importance of comedy is clear. Any tragedy focuses on the fall of a noble tragic hero. Tragedies can invoke sadness and fear on an audience, and make us feel like an outsider. On the other hand, comedy focuses on a comedic hero, someone who is easier to relate to.
Because of this a good comedy can give us insight on an idea of viewpoint while still being entertaining. The audience can enjoy the plot because it is able to relate to the characters and the happy ending will leave us content, even if the subject of the content is serious or controversial. It is generally easier for me to understand and feel like I am part of a world that is more relatable, and this is much more common in a comedy, where characters are not perfect or at there essence simply just serving one purpose. The audience simply has to approve or support of the comedic hero, but does not have to envy nor feel sorry for them.
It is also important for us to look at the message or moral that is delivered from these literary works/films. In a tragedy, a single decision or misfortune can lead to the downfall of a seemingly perfect or admirable hero. This is problematic because of mistakes should not condemn us and they certainly should not define us. In a comedy, the comedic hero rises up despite their circumstances and will make mistakes along the way, and this journey that we experience with the unveiling of a plot is what leaves the audience feeling the euphoria and relief of our comedic hero's success.
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