Aristophanes the Father of Dramatic Comedy

The roots of Shakespeare’s comedies are found in the plays of a Greek playwright who lived in Athens 438 - 386 BCE. Here are two videos that give an understanding of dramatic comedy, how it began and why it still works today. 

https://youtu.be/arQ6U3ev5ic

https://youtu.be/lGBF3h3L728

In  preparation for Shakespeare’s, A Midsummer Night’s Dream,  watch this video.

https://youtu.be/xCI6o-kbqr

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