How does she “press right up to the edge” as she exposes stereotypes [and therefore, complicated issues like abuse] in this play?

In this essay, you’ll critically discuss the element of humor in POOF!
Essay prompt, p. 750, number 5. (You should also discuss what the use of humor accomplishes for you, the reader and whether listening to the play being read from the previous lesson’s You Tube link enhanced or hindered your ability to sense the humor.)
NUMBER OF SOURCES REQUIRED: 2 sources (the Play and ONE of the sources below:
The You Tube reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5vl43yq5J8 (If you use this as a source, use the Works Cited citation model on p. 214, “An online video . . .”
A Slate magazine interview at: https://slate.com/culture/2019/02/lynn-nottage-interview-comedy-vera-stark.html Use the Works Cited citation model on page 213, “Article in an Online Journal.
NOTE: This article discusses other plays by Nottage, but I’m only interested in your use of the first 2 questions of the interview specifically about comedy’s role in her plays. How does she “press right up to the edge” as she exposes stereotypes [and therefore, complicated issues like abuse] in this play?
PAGES: 2 FULL – 3 PAGES (approx. 700-1,000 words)
Margins 1″; Font Arial or Times New Roman, 12 pt.
DOCUMENTATION STYLE: MLA
A Works Cited page (separate page from the rest of your essay) that follows MLA format and has your 2 sources’ entries. (Note the entires are alphabetized.)