KATH AND KIM - Australian Comedy In Close-Up

Three part resource analyzing the distinctive elements of Australian humor. The focus is on the comedic techniques of satire and parody, using the hit television series, “Kath and Kim,” as the focus.
The powerpoint is a colorful animated presentation covering
(i) the premise
(ii) analysis of characters
(iii) conflicts and relationships as a source of comedy and social comment
(iv) the satire as a slice-of-suburban life /mockumentary sending up ignorant consumerism, cultural insensitivity and small mindedness.
(v) the main comedic techniques with examples from the dialogue and plotting
(vi) use of idiomatic language

The handout presents a character summary of the powerpoint findings, and uses the episode OLD as a case study to examine the elements of the humour.
The third item is an annotated exempar of an analystical essay about the episode OLD, discussing characterization, dialogue and themes in the satire. It explains the social targets and the cultural assumptions.