The Roles and Reflection of British Society in British Comedies

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published 15/06/2008

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The mechanism of early photographic cameras was as follows: the location and objects in front of the camera were copied onto the film in the form of a frozen, two-dimensional image. Invariably, the photograph was a manifestation of the superficialities of the society at the time. With the advent of moving pictures, films could be coaxed into revealing a deeper understanding of the times; the use of montage and titles could disclose how the society operated and what cultural norms were practiced, or hoped for. The inclusion of sound completed the image, and actuality film became a perfect reflection of society

Then humour muddled up the image, and muddled up actuality.
The constant use of irony allows Brits to stay clear from being sentimental, pompous, or zealous, all undesirables.
Other ways irony pervades the screen is its use of detachment.
Recent British films also draw from the concepts of detachment and a media-literate audience.
Another very important notion in British culture, not just comedy, is the preservation of traditional Victorian ways and an emphasis on old community.
The structure of the movie also resembled the rituality of a time-honored ceremony and familiar story.
Even though the community ideal may be fading from British life, the subject of class remains a fascination.
But class-conscious humor is also reflected in sketch shows and movies.