The threat of being hanged if they scare the ladies would likely add a sense of urgency and pressure to the artisans' interpretation of the tragedy of Pyramus and Thisbe. This threat may lead the artisans to focus more on delivering a performance that is serious and captivating, as failure to do so could have serious consequences. It may also influence their attention to detail and rehearsal process to ensure they do not make any mistakes that could potentially scare the audience.
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Midsummer Night's Dream is a comedy without the slightest trace of tragedy. At the end everyone except Egeus is happy. But the production of Pyramus and Thisbe is a blend of tragedy and comedy, a real example of "tragical mirth". Although the story is a tragedy, its execution cannot help but amuse, and in fact leaves the newlyweds laughing.
It can be either tragedy or reflective, depending on the context and interpretation of the situation. Tragedy typically involves a downfall or negative outcome, while reflective moments involve contemplation or introspection.
In the myth of Pyramus and Thisbe, the two lovers are separated by a wall and tragically misunderstand each other's fates. After Pyramus discovers Thisbe has died, he takes his own life, and his blood stains the white mulberry berries red. The story explains the deep red color of the mulberry bush as a symbol of their love and the tragedy that befell them, forever altering the colors of the fruit.
Catherine Cavanaugh has written: 'Redemptive tragedy' -- subject(s): Criticism and interpretation
Lamentable Comedy is what the players call Pyramus and Thisbe in "A Midsummer Night's Dream". It doesn't have a sensible meaning; the players are not very bright. Lamentable means sorrowful, so it should really be called a tragedy.
William Stuart Messer has written: 'The dream in Homer and Greek tragedy' -- subject(s): Dreams in literature, History and criticism, Criticism and interpretation, Greek drama (Tragedy)
West Side Story is of course based loosely on the plot of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. It doesn't have anything to do with ancient Greek tragedy, but the story is similar to one told by the Latin writer Ovid about Pyramus and Thisbe.
Marion Glen Brashear has written: 'Marlowe's tragedy of Dido' -- subject(s): Criticism and interpretation
The only tragic lovers are Pyramus and Thisbe, the characters in the play put on by Peter Quince and Company. The plot of the play is not dissimilar to that of Romeo and Juliet, but the performance is so ridiculous that it is more comedy than tragedy.
D. J. Conacher has written: 'Aeschylus' -- subject(s): Mythology, Greek, in literature, Criticism and interpretation, Tragedy
Gerd Krause has written: 'Corneille--Racine' -- subject(s): Criticism and interpretation, French drama (Tragedy), History and criticism