2.  Mimesis is the imitation of action and nature according to the law of probability and the law of necessity

3.  The Universe is constantly in motion. Primo mobile.  The poet must imitate nature and the universe in his play in order to teach the audience

4.  Aristotle said the poet had to imitate nature through his play.  Plato though poet was a liar because he made nature imitate his play.

5.  Cause: Followed law of probability.  Effect: No coincidences, everything has an effect.  Purpose: All chain-link events have purpose.

6.  Plot should derive form history  History is essentially a myth or a legend.  Mimesis is directly connected with the plot

7.  Like tragedy Mimesis also applies the Law of Necessity and the Law of Probability.  Tragedy and Mimesis show what could happen

8.  Mimesis is a psychological matter.  Imitates and explains nature, Universe and the interaction between them.

9.  History is what has happened  Tragedy is what could happen  Philosophy is what should happen.