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In a comedy the main character ha problems that are funny and not serious, while in a tragedy the protagonist has bad luck and suffers pain and loss.
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What is the name of comedy tragedy masks?
Comedy tragedy masks today have special names given to them. The comedy masks are called Thalia, after the muse of comedy, and the tragedy masks are named after Melpomene, the muse of tragedy.
How is a comedy different from a tragedy?
Main character has problems but not serious. While in tragedy the main person suffers from lose and pain
The difference between tragedy and comedy plays?
Tragedy is sad, comedy is funny, or satirical.
Is guys and dolls a comedy or tragedy?
a comedy :)
The comedy and tragedy masks are also known by which other names?
comedy - Thalia Tragedy - Melpomene _Ele.
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