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Exploring the Nature of Humor: A Comparative Analysis of Comedic Philosophies

This paper investigates the essence of humor through both primary and secondary sources, focusing on comedic philosophies like Barden's. By examining works such as Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" and the film "When Harry Met Sally," it delves into various modes of writing including analysis, comparison-contrast, and cause-and-effect. The paper aims to illuminate the complexities of humor by analyzing its definitions and applications within different contexts, providing a comprehensive view of what makes something humorous.

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Exploring the Nature of Humor: A Comparative Analysis of Comedic Philosophies

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  1. English 1113 Frederic Murray Assistant Professor MLIS, University of British Columbia BA, Political Science, University of Iowa Instructional Services Librarian Al Harris Library frederic.murray@swosu.edu

  2. Comp I Assignment: Paper 5 • Primary Source – Comedic/Humorous • Barden’s Philosophy of Humor • Secondary Source discussing humor in general

  3. 2-3 Citations • One from Primary Source • One from Bardon • One from a Secondary Source • discusses the nature of humor in general or specific story

  4. *Modes of Writing ( Analysis) • Comparison-Contrast • Exemplification • Cause-and-Effect • Definition Need one substantial paragraph *Howard (33-36)

  5. Examples Dick Cheney's Argument Adam Zyglis, The Buffalo News, 4/30/2009 Fisher, Roger. Them damned pictures : explorations in American political cartoon art. North Haven, CT: Archon, 1996 • Primary • Secondary

  6. Examples Swift , Jonathan . A Modest Proposal. Chicago: Watchmaker Publishing , 2010. Print. Bengels, Barbara "Swift's A MODEST PROPOSAL." Explicator 65.1 (2006): 13-15. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 13 Nov. 2009. • Primary • Secondary

  7. When Harry Met SallyDirected by Rob Reiner 1989

  8. Examples Reiner, Rob , dir. When Harry Met Sally. Castle Rock Entertainment, 1989. Film. 18 Nov 2013. Transcript CARYN, JAMES "Review/Film; It's Harry Loves Sally in a Romance Of New Yorkers and Neuroses." New York Times 12 July 1989: 15. Newspaper Source Plus. EBSCO. Web. 13 Nov. 2009. • Primary • Secondary

  9. Academic Research • Knowing Where to Look • Knowing How to Look

  10. 21st Century Library

  11. Catalogs, Databases, & Search Engines • A comprehensive list of the books, periodicals, maps, and other materials in a given collection. • A large, regularly updated file of digitized information related to a specific subject or field. • Computer software designed to help the user locate information available at sites on the World Wide Web by selecting categories from a hierarchical directory of subjects (example: Yahoo!) or by entering appropriate keywords or phrases (Google).

  12. PRIMARY SECONDARY TERTIARY

  13. Search Techniques • Keyword • Basic Boolean

  14. Identifying Keywords • Identify the significant terms and concepts that describe your topic from your comedic source. • These terms will become the key for searching catalogs, databases and search engines for information about your subject.

  15. They Call Me “Tater Salad”

  16. Composition I: Paper Five Humor Commentary Script Review Monologue Satire Comedy Theory Transcript

  17. AND = Narrow OR = Expand Boolean • NOT = Exclude

  18. Boolean Operators • Connect keywords only • Must be placedbetween keywords • AND • Narrows your search • OR • Expands your search with synonymous terms • NOT • Excludes words from your search • If used too much, it can work against you!

  19. E-Books: Ebrary/Netbook • 24/7 • Full Text Searching* • Highlight Markup • Note Taking • Changeable Font Size • Online Bookshelf • Multiplicity of Use

  20. SWOSU Catalog

  21. Databases • Academic Search Complete • Entertainment Reviews • Literary Reference Center • Scholarly Articles • CREDO • General Reference

  22. Primary Sources • Comedians • Short Stories • Films

  23. Internet Resources For Primary Sources • Comedic Monologues • Scriptologist.com • Crafty Screenwriting

  24. Search Suggestions • Satirical Essays/Humorous Essays • Booksie: Search by Genre: Humor • The Onion

  25. CLASS SURVEY

  26. Questions? • Contact me: • Frederic Murray • 774-7113 • frederic.murray@swosu.edu

  27. Thanks!

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