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1 Aristotle’s Poetics First example of literary criticism

2 Tragedy Purpose of tragedy is to bring about a catharsis of spectators—to arouse in them sensations of pity and fear, and to purge them of these emotions so they leave the theater feeling cleansed and uplifted.

3 Six elements of tragedy Plot Character Diction Thought (theme) Spectacle (scenic effect) Song

4 Tragedy “Is an imitation, not of men, but of action and life, of happiness and misery. Life consists of action…action makes men happy or wretched. “ Plot is most significant element of tragedy; character is second. Plot requires a central theme.

5 Plot Moves from good fortune to calamity. Recognition scenes. Reversals.

6 Tragic hero High birth Neither totally good nor evil Weakness in character/error in judgment causes tragic misfortune. Aristotle considered Oedipus to be the quintessential tragic hero.

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