English Literature A-Level
Discomfort contained rather than disastrous
What Discomfort contained rather than disastrous means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Discomfort contained rather than disastrous
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Discomfort contained rather than disastrous in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: AQA
Embarrassment, confusion and social friction are real within the world of the play but are framed for comic release, so the stakes stay survivable.
Topics that use Discomfort contained rather than disastrous
- Aspects of comedy (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Audience response and emotional effect
- Comic mood and tonal balance
- Comic versus tragic structure
- Complex plotting
- Courtship and desire
- Courtship and domestic life
- Courtship and social codes
- Discovery
Using Discomfort contained rather than disastrous in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
Practise English Literature questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All English Literature A-Level termsA week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge