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    Tragedy is an imitation not of men but of a life‚ an action…” (Aristotle). Greek Tragedy was invented five hundred years Before Common Era‚ and focuses on the actions of characters. These actions emphasize the harsh reality in which the innocent mankind lives in. In Oedipus the King‚ Oedipus is defined as one with great potential‚ but has a hamartia leading to the ultimate demise of himself. Oedipus’ actions are tragic‚ as he tries to make the right choice but fails. He was dealt a hand that would

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    ARISTOTLE: Question #7 In Politics Books 3 and 4‚ Aristotle analyzes different types of constitutions‚ identifying the strengths and weaknesses of each. Aristotle regards a "polity" as the best for of constitution. According to Aristotle‚ why is a polity the best type of constitution? What are the characteristics of a polity? What sorts of problems does it overcome? In a polity‚ whom would posses political power and why? What type of justice would prevail? Could there really be rule by

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    Professor hall American Literature 9 April 2014 ‘The Scarlet Letter’ as a Tragedy The Scarlet Letter is a literature monument of the American Romantic era. The intensely tragic drama‚ written by Nathaniel Hawthorne‚ has been analyzed by American literature analysts and critics alike. The aim of this paper is to specifically highlight the tragedy it narrates. Tragedy‚ considered to be the highest poetic element by Aristotle‚ has elements and characteristics portrayed in the text of The Scarlet Letter

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    Aristotle’s definition of tragedy Aristotle It’s not all about beauty‚ art and nature Accounts for tragedy as a scientific phenomena “Everything unfolding on the stage should have a specific psychological effect on the audience” Literary theory: a theorist accounting for a complex piece of literature‚ labeling parts explaining notably what does happen in the literature but what should happen in the literature. Tragic hero: function of literature Characteristics of a tragic hero Shakespeare

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    Tragedy of Disappointment

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    Omar Said Tragedy of Disappointment At the height of his presidency‚ Woodrow Wilson had many successes that made a huge impact on the country as well as the world. However‚ he also had very bad points as well. One of those bad points was the Treaty of Versailles. In many ways‚ the Treaty of Versailles mirrored his presidency. His ruthlessness for self- determination in his policies coming into Paris did not allow him to get what he really wanted in the treaty. In the end‚ Wilson was

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    Miller’s 1949 essay‚ "Tragedy and the Common Man‚" Miller began by saying‚ "In this age few tragedies are written." This particular essay was published in the New York Times‚ was also the preface that was prepared for "Death of a Salesman" in 1949. Before Miller’s "Death of a Salesman‚" there was only one type of tragedy—that which fit Aristotle’s definition. For Aristotle‚ plays of tragedy had to revolve around kings‚ gods‚ or people of high class. In these classic tragedies‚ the diction must be

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    as “A Tragedy of Character” “Tragedy of Othello/ The Moor of Venice” is a typical of classical tragedy and is regarded as the greatest work of William Shakespeare by many critics. While writing his play in 1604‚ Shakespeare adapted the story from Italian author Cynthio’s novella called Hecatammithi which was written in 1565. In order to bring a comment on play’s being “a tragedy of character” it’s necessary to emphasize on these points: general characteristics of classical tragedy‚ “Tragedy of Othello”

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    Aristotle Nicomachean Ethics

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    just acts‚ temperate by doing temperate acts‚ brave by doing brave acts. . . Again‚ it is from the same causes and by the same means that every virtue is both produced and destroyed‚ and similarly every art; for it is from playing the lyre that both good and bad lyre-players are produced. And the corresponding statement

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    Aristotle: Virtues are Like Skills Aristotle believes that no one is born virtuous. Virtues are acquired through practice‚ which leads to habit. He feels that if someone did something courageous one time‚ then that person is not virtuous. The person would need to continue making good sound reasonable decisions that leads to courageous acts in order to become virtuous. Aristotle also believes that one must act accordingly in the right manner. For instance‚ if they are striving to be courageous‚ then

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    Thinking Philosophical Inquiry Section ON22 Erich Grunder Jim Cook 3/2/2007 During the 17th and 18th century two philosophers‚ Plato and Aristotle‚ arose carving for themselves a trench in the philosophical world. We can see the biggest distinction between the two in their theories of how we know things exist. The traditions of Plato and Aristotle have been dubbed rationalism and empiricism respectively. Under these traditions many well known philosophers have formed their own theories of

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