* Typically depicts downfall of protagonist
* Causes include: Fate, character flaw, opposing force
* Focus on suffering, catharsis, human potential
* Themes: Death, justice, power, morality
Comedy
* Explores humorous aspects of human nature
* Common: Satire, slapstick, witty dialogue
* Themes: Love, marriage, family, class, identity
Tragicomedy
* Blends elements of tragedy and comedy
* Presents serious issues in humorous manner
* Themes: Inconsistencies of life, human resilience
Melodrama
* Focuses on heightened emotions, sensational events
* Uses exaggerated situations, characters
* Themes: Good vs evil, love conquers all
Farce
* Emphasizes physical humor, improbable situations
* Often relies on slapstick, wordplay
* Themes: Absurdity of human behavior
Satire
* Criticizes society, human behavior through humor
* Uses sarcasm, irony, exaggeration
* Themes: Social issues, political corruption
Historical drama
* Set in past, depicts historical events, figures
* Aims to recreate history accurately
* Themes: Historical events, lessons, values
Contemporary drama
* Set in present day, explores current social issues
* Often realistic, slice-of-life portrayal
* Themes: Modern life, relationships, cultural issues