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“There’s a crack in everything”: Richard Fidler on the art of absurdity

The Minefield

CHAPTER

The Musicality and Mechanics of Absurdist Comedy

This chapter explores the unique language and character dynamics of absurdist comedies such as Seinfeld and Father Ted. It examines how exaggerated scenarios and humor capture the essence of absurdity, highlighting the interplay between linguistic cadence and chaotic elements.

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