Ben’s comedy is classical, while that of Shakespeare is romantic. Ben writes in accordance with the classical rules of dramatic composition.
He observes the three unities, and does not mingle tragedy with comedy. Shakespeare throws all such rules to the wind and allows his imagination free play. Ben’s comic aims were realistic and satiric. The plots of his comedies are all laid in London, and his characters are common London types. His aim was to sport with human follies and affectations.