The Greek Language in Comedy: Part IV

The ancient theatrical tradition of comedy is an inverted mirror of reality, seen through the lens of parody. The language of comedy violates the rules of logic, shaping a delirious reality where reversal and paradox prevail.

Aristotle, in his *Rhetoric*, contrasts the appropriate style with comedy, emphasizing that important matters should not be discussed with impromptu improvisations, nor trivial matters with seriousness.

The reference to ancient comedy is supplemented by the presentation of the language of New Comedy and Menander (his first play was presented in 321 BC). In Menander's time, the chorus no longer participated in the action, and the mockery no longer had a purely personal character and political targeting, but concerned the actions of social groups.

The photo shows a bust of Menander.