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HUMOR AND SATIRE IN SHAKESPEARE'S COMEDIES
Moxinur Ozodboy qizi Jumaniyazova
Student of Chirchik State Pedagogical University Email address: jumaniyazovamoxinur0@gmail.com Scientific adviser: Nafisa Raimovna Kobilova
ABSTRACT
Shakespeare play styles are traditionally divided into four categories: comedy, tragedy, history, and romance. Over time, other classifications have also been suggested. Shakespeare comedies, or rather the plays of Shakespeare that fall under this category, are typically recognized as comedies because they are funny, sardonic, and full of clever wordplay. They also include a lot of disguises and assumed identities, complicated narratives that are hard to follow, and incredibly fabricated endings.
Keywords: comedy, humor, plot, wordplay, character, category, drama, satira, structual
Introduction
Shakespeare's comedies are still beloved by audiences centuries after they were written because of their sharp humor, wit, and satirical themes. Shakespeare crafts stories that are both thought-provoking and entertaining at the same time through his deft use of language, witty wordplay, and perceptive observations of human nature. This essay will examine the ways in which Shakespeare's comedies use satire and comedy to make statements about human nature, society conventions, and the difficulties of interpersonal relationships in addition to making audiences laugh. Shakespeare's comedies offer a rich tapestry of humor and wit that transcends time and continues to resonate with audiences today. They range from word games and mistaken identities to political satire and social commentary.
Shakespeare's comedies are identifiable by their characters, storyline, and structure. It is evident that the structural design of Shakespearean comedies is the same, with a fundamental storyline serving as the foundation for the play. For instance, a fundamental characteristic of all comedies is their reliance on the way their stories conclude. Shakespeare's comedies can be distinguished from one another, though, as some are categorized as romantic comedies and others as comedic dramas. In comedic drama, a place where the real and the imaginary collide,
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character roles are inverted, and identities are misplaced or forgotten is a common motif.
The popular and romantic forms that the university wits were employing in their early comedies are combined with a profound understanding of comedy's fragility and artifice, as well as elements of gorgeous courtly delight. These are festive comedies, giving access to a society vigorously and imaginatively at play. The play of one group - The Comedy of Errors (1589-94), The Taming of the Shrew (1589-94), The Merry Wives of Windsor (1597-98), and Twelfth Night (1600-01), -are comedies of intrigue, fast-moving, often farcical, and placing a high premium on wit. The play of a second group - The Two Gentlemen of Verona (1589-94), Love's Labour's Lost (1589-94), A Midsummer Night's Dream (1595-96), and As You Like It (1598-1600) - have as a common denominator a journey to a natural environment, such as a wood or a park, in which the restraints governing everyday life are released. In the four plays that approach tragicomedy - The Mercahnt of Venice (1596-97), Much Ado About Nothing (1598-99), All's Well That Ends Well (1601-05), and Measure for Measure (1603-04) - festivity is in direct collision with the constraints of normality, with time, business, law, human indifference, treachary, and selfishness.
If Shakespeare's comedies are the same as his tragedies and histories, then what distinguishes a comedy from the other genres? Although opinions on this matter are still being discussed, many people think that the comedies have the following traits in common:
Shakespeare's comedies are full of witty wordplay, analogies, and insults. This is comedy through words.
Love: Shakespeare's comedies are all replete with references to love. Frequently, the play presents us with couples who overcome their relationship's challenges and come together. Of course, such metric isn't always accurate; for example, although the play "Romeo and Juliet" centers around love, few would consider it a comedy.
Complex plots: Compared to his tragedies and histories, Shakespeare's comedies contain more intricate storylines. The storylines are complicated, but they do have common themes. For instance, the play's climax is invariably found in the third act, and the lovers' triumphant declaration of their love for one another in the play's closing scene lends it a festive atmosphere.
Identity errors: A Shakespearean comedy's narrative is frequently centered around identity errors. In some cases, such as in "Much Ado About Nothing," when Don John deceives Claudio into thinking that his fiancée has cheated on him by using a false name, this is a deliberate plot device used by villains. In addition, characters
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often perform scenes while disguised, with feminine characters frequently taking on the identity of masculine characters. Conclusion
In conclusion, Shakespeare's comedies are characterized by their complex plots, intricate storylines, and themes of mistaken identities. The plays often reach a climax in the third act, leading to a festive resolution where lovers declare their love for one another. Identity errors play a significant role in many of these comedies, with characters often disguising themselves or being deceived by others. These elements combine to create a world of humor, irony, and satire that captivates audiences and leaves them with a sense of joy and satisfaction at the end of the play. Shakespeare's comedies continue to entertain and delight audiences with their timeless themes and clever storytelling.
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