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Question
Which are best: Shakespeare's comedies, tragedies, or histories?
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The comedies are the best

Shakespeare's comedies are defined by their playfulness, irony, and wordplay. They feature themes of marriage, mistaken identity, family relationships, and foolishness.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. Shakespeare's comedies are the most diverse and complex group of his plays
    Many of Shakespeare's comedies defy easy genre classification because they so deftly mix comedy, tragedy and biting social and personal commentary. This huge variety and complexity is distinctive and makes them perhaps the most richly rewarding of Shakespeare's works both to perform and to study.
  2. Shakespeare's comedies promote female emancipation
    Compared to many of his contemporaries, Shakespeare's comedic work is often surprisingly sensitive regarding women, presenting them as intelligent and independent characters.
  3. Shakespeare's comedies have been entertaining audiences for generations
    Shakespeare's comedies deal with themes such as love, marriage and family relationships. Their universality has made them enduringly popular with audiences around the world. Theatre companies have directed many different versions of them, and televised versions are still regularly broadcasted.