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प्रश्न
Compare the features of a comedy and tragedy.
उत्तर
Comedy and Tragedy differ from each other in the following ways:
| Comedy | Tragedy | ||
| a. | Theme | A Comedy deals with lighter themes like happiness, fun, laughter, etc. | A Tragedy deals with the darker themes of pain, death, etc. |
| b. | Response | A Comedy seeks to evoke laughter. | A Tragedy seeks to induce emotions of pity and fear in the audience. |
| c. | Plot | A Comedy relies on unusual circumstances and witty dialogues. | In a Tragedy, the main character usually has a moral flaw that causes the central tragic event. |
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