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Does shakespeare use humor for comic relief?

Yes, Shakespeare does use humor for comic effect in many of his plays. Here are a few examples:

A Midsummer Night's Dream: This play features a subplot involving a group of amateur actors who are rehearsing a play. The actors' mishaps and misunderstandings create many humorous moments.

The Taming of the Shrew: This play features Petruchio, a man who is trying to tame his headstrong wife, Kate. Petruchio's antics and Kate's reactions provide much of the play's humor.

Twelfth Night: This play is a comedy of errors that centers around a pair of twins who are separated and mistaken for each other. The confusion leads to many humorous situations.

Much Ado About Nothing: This play features a subplot involving a group of watchmen who are trying to catch a thief. The watchmen's incompetence and misunderstandings create many humorous moments.

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