This master’s thesis deals with the methodological procedures used in the interpretation of the comedy The Tale of Stanac by Marin Držić. These procedures are applicable within interpretation-analysis and problem-creation methodological systems. The thesis proposes various motivational strategies that teachers can use to help students acquire a deeper understanding of the literary work and highlight the modernity of the themes addressed in the comedy. The comedy takes place during the literary period of the Croatian and Dubrovnik Renaissance and is set in the context of the life and work of Marin Držić. The main parts of the thesis encompass the interpretation and methodology section, which, along with important theoretical information about The Tale of Stanac, include suggestions for tasks and methods that teachers can use to effectively interpret the work with the students during literature lessons. The methodological approach to comedy also includes a practical part, which outlines an example of a required reading lesson dealing with The Tale of Stanac, along with the results of a student questionnaire conducted after the lesson in secondary school. The interpretation section also covers the basic characteristics of the literary work, such as the theme, composition, and plot. It also explains the conflicting notions regarding the correct genre definitions, describes the language and style, and pays special attention to the characters and the antitheses of village vs. city and youth vs. old age. The thesis also addresses the author’s allusions to everyday life in Dubrovnik at the time and brings attention to potential ideological interpretations of the comedy.