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Aristotle's Definition of Tragedy

Published on Mar 07, 2016

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Aristotle's Definition of Tragedy

  • imitation of reality
  • depicts a serious action
  • complete story to reveal universal truths
  • must be performed, not read ,for the audience
  • arises a release of pity and fear (a catharsis) for the audience
  • a reversal of fortune for the hero
  • a recognition of the hero's fate/status
  • a suffering/painful act for the hero
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also must contain

  • a release of pity and fear (a catharsis) for the audience
  • a reversal of fortune for the hero
  • a recognition of the hero's fate/status
  • a suffering/painful act for the hero
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