The document discusses various genres of theatre and their characteristics. It begins by defining genre and explaining how artists can portray themes in different genres. It then examines specific genres including Greek tragedy, comedy and satyr plays. Other genres discussed include Shakespearean comedy and history plays. The six most common modern genres - comedy, farce, drama, tragedy, melodrama and tragicomedy - are also outlined with descriptions and examples. Subgenres like high comedy, low comedy, and physical comedy are explored in more depth.

4. Greek Tragedy Oedipus

5. Greek Comedy