Light Comedy and vaudeville: specificity of the genre

The subject of this research is the light (salon, secular, noble) comedy "One's Own Family, or a Married Bride", co-authored by A. Shakhovsky, N. I. Khmelnitsky amd S. Griboyedov, as well vaudeville Griboyedov and P. Vyazemsky "Who Brother, Who Sister, Deception after Deception". goal lies in analysis similar genre models: – variety salon comedy. key method motif-imagery analysis, which reveals number common motifs allowed examining images heroes. comparative used for establishing different between indicated models. novelty article consists comparison two cognate models, determine universals particulars within their structure. conclusion drawn that are closely interrelated with wide genres: anecdote, fable, comic opera, interact, melodrama, often serve means conducting literary polemics. external distinguishing characteristic presence verse. Despite similarity fabula. it worth noting rather tends towards high tradition; actable comism reduced, expressed through speech manner heroes, witty dialogues, aphoristic speech. heroes usually secular young people. scene also limited to living rooms manor estates. Vaudeville turn, not restricted framework secularism; its can be officers, actors, servants, serfs, etc. Moreover, status enhanced effects: buffoonery, multiple outfit changes, rapid unpredictable narrative arc.