“Discuss three comedy techniques which were explained by Rowan Atkinson and then used in Dads army”

“Discuss three comedy techniques which were explained by Rowan Atkinson and then used in Dads army”


Comedy is a part of life displayed naturally in daily tasks and professionally in movies and

theatres. Comedy has so many types, the most prominent of which is visual comedy. There

are various comedy techniques displayed in Dads army, which were explained in Funny

business. Visual comedy plays a significant part in forming the basis which Dads

army revolves around, as well as Physical, verbal comedy and the use of clothes. The

comedian’s acts usually related to the audiences’ fantasies.


Visual comedy plays a significant part in Dads army. Visual comedy liberates human beings

from reality, objects are given new meanings and values, it explores the subconscious of the

audiences’ minds giving them freedom to create. For example, in one scene, the highest

officer is explaining how to board a small boat to his soldiers, constantly accusing t...