9min chapter

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Andrew O’Hagan Reads Donald Antrim

The New Yorker: Fiction

CHAPTER

Exploring Comedy and Deeper Emotions

This chapter delves into the comedic elements of a story and how they intertwine with deeper emotions and themes. The speakers discuss slapstick comedy, dysfunctional relationships, and the orchestration of humor and impact. They also reflect on the ending of a play and the concept of leaving loose ends in a story.

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