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1 The Crucible American Literature Tragic Figure

2 Meet Aristotle Greek philosopher Wrote Poetics Influenced Shakespeare and numerous other writers through his definition of tragedy

3 From Poetics Tragedy is “an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude” embellished language “in the form of action, not of narrative” Focus on plot “with incidents arousing pity and fear, [with the purpose of accomplishing] katharsis of such emotions Katharsis= purging or cleansing of emotion …when it feels good to cry…

4 Elements of a tragic figure Nobility Hero falls from a “great height” Noble character Flaw Some “error or frailty” Character is not perfect! Helps us to identify with the character…

5 Elements of a tragic figure (continued) Reversal of fortune “Action turns around to its opposite” Recognition Change from ignorance to knowledge Downfall Character is utterly ruined

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