Acting Quote by Alexander Pope
“A long, exact, and serious comedy; In every scene some moral let it teach, And, if it can, at once both please and preach.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Dunciad, 1728
Comedy should blend humor with moral instruction, pleasing and teaching simultaneously.
In simple terms: Comedy teaches while entertaining.
Blend humor and morals.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- theatre
- education
- entertainment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can comedy preserve depth?
- When is moral preaching ineffective?
Humor may dilute serious messages.