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The Comic Hero

The Comic Hero. A star in the Comedy and Romantic Comedy. There are . The Comic Hero Experiences a change for the better Is generally a good person Is not perfect – just needs basic approval from the audience Has enough charm to make him/her a sympathetic character

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The Comic Hero

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  1. The Comic Hero A star in the Comedy and Romantic Comedy

  2. There are

  3. The Comic Hero • Experiences a change for the better • Is generally a good person • Is not perfect – just needs basic approval from the audience • Has enough charm to make him/her a sympathetic character • Is often a “plucky underdog” • Has “natural” nobility or virtue …and then there are comic heroes.

  4. Believes that it is important to restore normality and is willing to adjust her opinion of herself • Has an ability to adopt different sorts of ruses and humiliations (disguise, deception, etc.) • Has faith in others • Learns to listen to others and respond appropriately Comic Hero Cont.

  5. Comedy “A comedy is a story of the rise in fortune of a sympathetic central character” (Comedy and Tragedy). “The key to comedy is the sense of satisfaction derived from the comic hero’s success” (The Comic Hero). Comic heroes star in Comedies, which aren’t always about getting laughs.

  6. “…the comic vision celebrates the individual’s participation in a community as the most important part of life” (Johnston). In a comedy, the conflict is resolved “with the reintegration of the characters into a shared community” (Johnston). The Comic Vision; What view of experience does comedy present?

  7. Comedies typically end with a restoration of social harmony (seen in a new marriage, a reconciliation between family members, etc.) and a group celebration to endorse the new harmony (a feast, a dance, etc.) (Johnston). Comic Vision Cont.

  8. Then there is the romantic comedy…

  9. Main action is about love • Lovers must overcome obstacles to be brought together in harmonious union • Frequently contains elements of the improbable, fantastic, miraculous, or supernatural • Frequently contains a philosophical aspect involving heavier themes Characteristics of Romantic Comedy:

  10. Johnston, Ian. “Dramatic Structure: Comedy and Tragedy.” Web. 9 Sept. 2012. • Schwartz, Debora B. “The Conventions of Shakespearean Romantic Comedy.” Web. 9 Sept. 2012. • Simpson, David L. “Comedy and Tragedy.” DePaul University, 1998. Web. 9 Sept. 2012. • “The Comic Hero.” THR 100: Drama Appreciation. Web. 9 Sept. 2012 References

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