the interruption of a serious work, especially a "tragedy", by a short humorous episode. The inclusion of such comic scenes, characters, or speeches can have various and complex effects, ranging from relaxation after moments of high tension to sinister ironic brooding. (Baldick, 2001, p. 46)
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