This essay (ca 2,300 words) concentrates on how comedy functions as a means of revealing characters in THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, an Irish drama of the late 1990s, written by Martin McDonagh.
Central to the essay are a detailed examination of the most relevant characters and the comic effects McDonagh applies to them, both from the viewer's point of view during the play and after the thought-provoking ending.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Funny Characters
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the function of comedy in Martin McDonagh's drama "The Cripple of Inishmaan". The analysis focuses on how comedic elements contribute to the play's overall meaning, particularly in relation to the characters and their development.
- The use of comedy to highlight unusual character behavior.
- The exploration of stereotypes and their subversion through comedic elements.
- The examination of societal expectations and their impact on characters.
- The role of humor in portraying the complexities of human relationships.
- The exploration of the dark side of comedy.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides context for the study, discussing the play's background and its reception. The focus is then shifted to the analysis of specific comedic elements in the drama. The "Funny Characters" chapter examines three key comedic elements: unusual character behavior, stupidity and aggression, and awkward relationships between protagonists.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key themes explored in this analysis include Irish comedy, character development, stereotype subversion, dramatic realism, and the role of humor in portraying human complexity.
- Quote paper
- Daniel Knauer (Author), 2004, The function of comic characters in THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/81187
