DYFALU: A Welsh term for a form of fanciful conceit in which a string of sequential metaphors compares an object to a number of diverse things--often using compound words in a manner similar to the Anglo-Saxon or Old Norse kenning.
â¢ The plot of a tragedy is marked with a series of actions that happened to the protagonist causing fear and pity in the audience while a comic plot often creates laughter in the audience. â¢ A protagonist of a tragedy is called a tragic hero while the main character of a comedy is called a comic hero.
Ideas are forever. There are many important differences between Greek tragedy and Shakespearean tragedy. Greek tragedy was performed as part of a religious festival (like a church christmas play) - so the stories were already known to the audience, and everyone knew what was going to happen next.