Laughter Dismantles Seriousness

Complex competing forces shape our reality, often beyond our control, leading to characters who seek societal solutions. Both comedy and tragedy aim to challenge viewer expectations by presenting alternative perspectives. Tragedy often involves sacrifice for a sociopolitical cause, while comedy critiques societal absurdities to shift public consciousness. Historical examples, like Voltaire's disdain for Rousseau, show humor's power to undermine authority, making serious ideas less imposing and more approachable. Laughter, therefore, serves as a tool to prevent somber concepts from being overly venerated or taken too seriously.