How does Shakespeare’s diction differ from Ovid’s in the treatment of the story of Pyramus and Thisbe?

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Shakespeare uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.
Shakespeare uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.

Ovid uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.
Ovid uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.

Ovid turns the story into a play.
Ovid turns the story into a play.

Shakespeare writes the story using mostly exposition.

Answer 1

Shakespeare uses diction that draws attention to the story’s humor.

In contrast to Ovid's more serious and tragic tone, Shakespeare's treatment of the story in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" infuses humor and comedic elements, particularly through the play-within-a-play format and the exaggerated performances of the characters. Ovid's version focuses on the tragic elements of the lovers' plight without the comedic aspect seen in Shakespeare's rendition.