Elements of Comedy in Jeeves

The analysis is based on the first episode of period 1: In court after the boat bucket along (or Jeeves arrival).

The distinguishing element of Wooster and Jeeves which makes it so funny is the stark irony of the handmaid (Jeeves) being in control of the master (Wooster). This is visu bothy illustrated to us in the form of Jeeves and Woosters height. Jeeves is taller than Wooster, just like how his awing bank of knowledge is superior over Woosters. Characteristically, Berties muddle-headedness and callow disposition is not in line with his position as the employer, while Jeeves supremacy over Bertie in terms of savoir faire and mannered reserve is ironic to his role of being the manservant. The master is usually the one who is cool and collected with his head above all the hassle and excitement but it is the unflappable Jeeves, the employee, who plays the master in this manner. Wooster on the other hand, behaves very much like a child, allowing himself to get carried away in the otherwise formal settings of in high spirits society. This is clearly depicted to us by how Bertie would excitedly babble on about otherwise uninteresting things while Jeeves would nonchalantly, and about sarcastically, go indeed, sir with a raised eyebrow and slight smile.



thither are also imageries in this episode which reinforce this, an prototype is the shot of Bertie Wooster soaking in his bathtub with a hawkshaw duckie floating beside him, while Jeeves attends to other chores in the bathroom. This efficiently portrays the humanity Jeeves as a mother taking care of her puddingheaded child.

What makes Wooster and Jeeves so funny is that Bertie Wooster does not seem to be aware(predicate) of his eccentric person deficiencies namely his foppish density. If he were aware of his ignorance and clumsiness, past it is funny that he chooses not to admit it. Aunt Agatha told Bertie that you motive someone strong, self-reliant and sensible to counteract the deficiencies of your own character and suggested that he...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay



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