comedia de figurón

The comedia de figurón is a Spanish dramatic genre that emerged during the Spanish Golden Age. It is characterized by its focus on a single, central character who is presented as an exaggerated personification of a particular vice or flaw. This form of drama is a type of comedia, which broadly refers to Spanish verse dramas or comedies. While other forms of comedia exist, such as the comedia de capa y espada (cloak-and-sword drama), the comedia de figurón specifically emphasizes the development and portrayal of its titular character's exaggerated traits. This genre was part of a vibrant theatrical tradition that included prominent playwrights like Lope de Vega and Tirso de Molina.123