Inspector: are a “You genius.” (55) Bertozzo: of the bomb which exploded in the “A copy bank.” (64) Superintendent: as saying that scandal is the fertiliser of “Oh, hardly, that’s as good democracy.” (80) Physical Comedy Physical Comedy(n.)- The use of deliberate absurdity or nonsense, and broadly stylized performances. -This element of farce goes hand in hand with “slapstick comedy” Dario Fo’s Aim: to with provoke ‘laughter anger’ To prevent “catharsis” Textual Evidence Act One: What are you doing there like a zombie? Make him sit down. “Bertozzo Constable he bites, sir. But… Maniac Yes, I I bloody do. Grrrr, grrr… Though am still contagious: magggrrrrr! Uhuooooh!” (pg. 9) If someone lies to me, it- did you did you know I was coming “Maniac see that? A twitch! So… or not?... Inspector (now Not in the slightest. totally bamboozled) Maniac (points (pg. 18-19) to his neck, which is twitching)”
Inspector: “You are a genius.” (55) Bertozzo: “A copy of the bomb which exploded in the bank.” (64) Superintendent: “Oh, hardly, that’s as good as saying that scandal is the fertiliser of democracy.” (80) Physical Comedy Physical Comedy(n.)- The use of deliberate absurdity or nonsense, and broadly stylized performances. -This element of farce goes hand in hand with “slapstick comedy” Dario Fo’s Aim: to provoke ‘laughter with anger’ To prevent “catharsis” Textual Evidence Act One: “Bertozzo What are you doing there like a zombie? Make him sit down. Constable But… he bites, sir. Maniac Yes, I bloody do. Grrrr, grrr… Though I am still contagious: magggrrrrr! Uhuooooh!” (pg. 9) “Maniac If someone lies to me, it- did you see that? A twitch! So… did you know I was coming or not?... Inspector (now totally bamboozled) Not in the slightest. Maniac (points to his neck, which is twitching)” (pg. 18-19)
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