In the Sinhalese Buddhist Demon Exorcism Ritual

In the Sinhalese Buddhist demon exorcism ritual,

A) The beginning comedy puts the audience at ease and is then followed by a serious dramatic performance.
B) The beginning action is the incorporation of audience and patient into the serious and threatening reality in which the gods dominate.
C) When the comedy begins, the demons are turned into figures of ridicule, allowing the gods to reappear and assert their dominance.
D) The success of the ritual depends on the ability of patient and audience to remain completely serious from beginning to end.