To make fun of or satirize a subject

To tell a serious story in a humorous way

To create a sense of wonder and awe

To teach a moral lesson

The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht

The Mikado by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett

Exaggerated characters and situations

Satirical humor

Musical numbers

Audience participation

Burlesque is more satirical, while parody is more humorous.

Burlesque is more exaggerated, while parody is more subtle.

Burlesque is more likely to use music and dance, while parody is more likely to use dialogue.

Burlesque is more likely to be performed in a theater, while parody is more likely to be performed on television or in film.

Burlesque originated in ancient Greece.

Burlesque was popular in the Middle Ages.

Burlesque was revived in the 19th century.

All of the above

Gypsy Rose Lee

Sally Rand

Mae West

All of the above

Burlesque has influenced many other forms of entertainment.

Burlesque has been used to challenge social norms.

Burlesque has been a source of inspiration for artists and writers.

All of the above

Burlesque is experiencing a revival.

Burlesque is in decline.

The future of burlesque is uncertain.

None of the above

Changing social attitudes towards nudity and sexuality

The rise of other forms of entertainment

The lack of funding for burlesque shows

All of the above

Support burlesque shows and performers

Educate the public about the history and importance of burlesque

Create more opportunities for burlesque performers to perform

All of the above

Burlesque has been a source of entertainment for centuries.

Burlesque has helped to shape the development of other forms of entertainment.

Burlesque has been a platform for social and political commentary.

All of the above

Burlesque has become more explicit and sexualized.

Burlesque has become more mainstream and accessible.

Burlesque has become more diverse and inclusive.

All of the above

Love and romance

Sex and sexuality

Social and political satire

All of the above

Burlesque is typically more comedic and lighthearted.

Burlesque often features more music and dance.

Burlesque is more likely to break the fourth wall and interact with the audience.

All of the above