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Accidental Death of an Anarchist Form and Structure considered by Rosa Scheewe In the 'Accidental Death of an Anarchist' by Dario Fo we meet an extreme form of comedy; the farce. The term farce refers to a form of comedy in which plot and situations are exaggerated, the effects often being ridiculous. Although the subject is rather serious and has an awful background the audience is confronted with comedy elements throughout the play which still has an underlying social commentary which is being satirized. For example, probably the funniest moment in the play is when MANIAC appears in his ridiculous disguise to act in the role of CAPTAIN MARCANTONIO BANZI PICCINI who should of course be dressed rather respectably. This shows that Fo thinks the police is ridiculous wearing their uniforms and suits while being corrupt inside. Besides the whole play is an improbable situation which is another element of a...

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