Some writers attempted to link the medieval tradition of morality plays and farces to classical theater, but others rejected this claim and elevated classical tragedy and comedy to a higher dignity.

• 有些作者试图连结中世纪的传统道德中发挥和一场场闹剧，以古典剧场，但其他人拒绝了这一要求和高架古典悲剧与喜剧，以更高的尊严。