S5_E30. Why Humor Makes Serious Stories More Powerful

Humor is often misunderstood as the opposite of seriousness—but in storytelling, humor can be one of the most effective ways to deepen meaning and raise stakes.

In this episode of The Storyteller’s Mission, Zena Dell Lowe explores how humor works when it is grounded in character truth and authentic human experience. This conversation explains why humor builds empathy, strengthens emotional bonds, and makes audiences care more deeply about what a character stands to lose.

Writers will learn how humor functions across genres, why it must arise organically from character, and how carefully placed comedic moments can intensify tension rather than relieve it too much.

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