The challenge of distinguishing between humor and tragedy is raised by Sy while dining with friends. He uses Melinda as an example, telling his guests two parallel stories about her; both versions have the same basic ingredients, but one is a lighthearted take on her current situation, while the other is filled with misery. Each narrative revolves around Melinda, who is dealing with a recent divorce by abusing substances while also initiating a sexual involvement with the husband of a close friend.
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The challenge of distinguishing between humor and tragedy is raised by Sy while dining with friends. He uses Melinda as an example, telling his guests two parallel stories about her; both versions have the same basic ingredients, but one is a lighthearted take on her current situation, while the other is filled with misery. Each narrative revolves around Melinda, who is dealing with a recent divorce by abusing substances while also initiating a sexual involvement with the husband of a close friend.
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