'Old comedy' - BC, Greek:
Bawdy, scatological (bodily functions), set pieces and sketches (catch phrases).
'New comedy' - still BC, Greek:
Romance, reuniting characters, plot, happy endings, fast paced (scenario's resolved quickly) and witty (puns, banter).
Characters:
- Love struck young man
- Cunning yet cowardly slave
- Angry father- Bragging soldier (handsome, strong, expected hero).
- Kind hearted prostitute (more mature in life and love that the main female character, who is sweet and innocent).
'Shakespearian comedy' - 1580 onwards:
Young love > difficulty, problems resolved by marriage, doesn't have to be funny.
Mixed bawdiness (sexual humour) with serious deep thoughts (bawdiness for the lower orders, serious for the upper).
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