How does Act 1, Scene 1 establish the play as a comedy? (Attempt)

Wit is used to establish the comedic style of the play in Act 1, Scene 1. The fast-paced insults exchanged between Beatrice and Benedick, "You are a rare parrot teacher." "A bird of my tongue is better than a beast of yours." The humorous sparring suggests a history between them, and their personal attacks against one another challenege the institutionalized love expected during the Shakespearean Era. Beatrice's characteristics also challenge the expectations of women of the time, who should be "weak, frail, [...] feeble." according to John Knox, a juxtaposition to Beatrice's fiery behaviour.