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definition of tragicomedy

The concept of tragicomedy names one of the most important and widespread genres of classical theater and characterized by the presence and combination of dramatic and comic elements.

Mostly, the comic aspect of a tragicomedy is dominated, on the one hand, by the sarcasm, which consists of a sharp mockery through which you want to imply the opposite or express the deep dislike that something generates. It is closely related to irony, for example, it is considered an indirect criticism that is exposed loudly

And on the other hand, in the tragicomedy we can meet the parody when it comes to showing that comic side that it shows. Normally, a character or a fact is recreated and its main characteristics are ridiculed or highlighted, but in a grotesque way, in order to make them very evident.

The origins of the tragicomedy go back to the Classic Greece where it was certainly all the rage and constituted per se one of the most popular shows.

It was common for the tragicomedies of those years to deal with addressing legends, while the touch of humor was put by the chorus.

The choir was made up of a group of interpreters who, through song or declamation, were in charge of commenting on the actions that took place in the scenes. In some way, he assisted the public so that they could follow the events that were presented on the scene without inconvenience. They would be the audience but within the work itself. They usually sang but they also expressed themselves through words.

Although there may be some other variant, the tragicomedy, especially tells the story of a hero who pursues an end that may be associated with love, justice, a desire to fulfill, among others. In this sense, he will face various obstacles that he must overcome in order to succeed in his task.

It usually has a happy ending, although many times that happiness only comes at the last minute and after much suffering.

We must emphasize that in colloquial language an extended use is attributed to the word that concerns us, to refer to that situation of life itself that precisely mixes tragic and comic elements.

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