Farce may often border on tragedy; indeed, farce is nearer tragedy in its essence than comedy is.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Farce can become tragedy; it is closer to tragedy in essence than comedy is.
- In plain terms
- Farce is closer to tragedy than comedy is.
- What can you take from it?
- Farce and tragedy share more essence than comedy and farce.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What separates comedy from farce?
- How do genres overlap?
Another view
Comedy can also share serious undertones with tragedy.
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