Symbolism ("Twittering from the Circus of the Dead") Laughter

The laughter from the audience during the Circus of the Dead symbolizes the expectation of the crowd in the face of mortal danger. The conceit of the circus is inherently to provide entertainment by defying realistic expectations. By default, the audience expects to suspend their belief and enjoy the show. The humor the audience finds in the tragedy of the circus springs from their expectation that the events are not real, that they are meant to entertain. This symbolizes that context dictates the way people experience reality.