Verbal Humour and Jokes in Shaw's HH and Coward's RV

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Focusing on the analysis of verbal humor in comedy, this study examines the structures, organization, and themes of jokes within George Bernard Shaw's Heartbreak House and Noel Coward's Relative Values. It applies the General Theory of Verbal Humour Model (GTVH) to uncover the nuances of humor and its narrative roles. Additionally, the research emphasizes the pragmatic and sociopsychological functions of humor in fictional and dramatic contexts, providing a comprehensive understanding of how jokes contribute to comedic storytelling.