Shakespeare's Comedies. Introduction………………………………………………………………………2Chapter 1. The rise and development of Shakespeare’s comic tradition 1.1. Historical and theatrical background of Shakespeare’s time……………………5 1.2. Characteristics of Shakespearean comedy………………………………….….10 Chapter 2. Themes and techniques in Shakespeare’s comedies 2.1. Love, disguise, and mistaken identity…………………………………….…….15 2.2. Social satire and class dynamics……………………………………………..…21 2.3. The use of magic and the supernatural………………………………………....24 III. Conclusion……………………………………………………………………...27 IV. References………………………………………………………………………29 V. Appendix………………………………………………………………………....31