is the imitation of an action that is serious and also‚ as having magnitude‚ complete in itself; in appropriate and pleasurable language;… in a dramatic rather than narrative form; with incidents arousing pity and fear‚ wherewith to accomplish a catharsis of these emotions.” This literary theory is used as a tool for analyzing Greek tragedy. The drama Oedipus the King by Sophocles could be considered a tragedy and Oedipus considered a tragic hero by Aristotle’s definition‚ for it follows all five
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Aristotle’s Tragic Hero a. Rank in Society b. Fatal / Tragic Flaw c. Pity for Character III. Oedipus as a Tragic Hero a. King by birth and adoption b. Short Tempered‚ Rash c. Loss of everything IV. Conclusion a. Hamartia b. Fatal Flaw c. Catharsis Aristotle has long been recognized for his contributions to many areas of society‚ from math and science to literature. It is claimed that Aristotle was racist‚ sexist and homophobic and that these views colored the way he saw the world (Engle
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What is Bibliotherapy? * Bibliotherapy - the use of literature to help people cope with emotional problems‚ mental illness‚ or changes in their lives or to produce affective change and promote personality growth and development. * The underlying premise of bibliotherapy is that clients identify with literary characters similar to themselves‚ an association that helps the clients release emotions‚ gain new directions in life‚ and explore new ways of interacting * E.g. Teenage readers may
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Attempting to further his glory‚ King Lear actually destroys his reputation and authority and‚ upon realizing he has brought this devastation upon himself‚ inflicts punishment upon himself. However‚ the tragedy is truly established when the audience finds a reflection of themselves in King Lear and‚ despite the tragic downfall‚ Lear finds a victory in his defeat when he comes into a purer understanding of the world and his true self. Lear endures an extended storm that forces him to redefine himself
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Peripateia‚ which is an utter and complete downfall from a very high status such as a king‚ prince etc… to catastrophe and misery. Hamartia‚ which is a fatal or tragic flaw in the hero. Anagnorisis‚ which is recognition of the hero’s mistakes‚ and Catharsis‚ which is when the audience is purged of all negative emotions towards the hero. For many years there has been a great deal of controversy over the character of Othello in Shakespeare’s play. Critics have debated the extent to which Othello can
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similar in the sense of the amount of expression and movement in their pieces They also share a common ideology that shows up often in their work. Siqueiros’ Portrait of the Bourgeoisie and New Democracy along with Orozco’s American Civilization and Catharsis show you a great cross section of Mexican Muralism‚ revealing the passions and beliefs of the time period. In order to understand the Mexican muralists‚ one must first understand the Mexican Revolution. Among the revolutions of the twentieth century
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effect of a dramatic scene. Mae plays an important part in the topic of changing perspective as she struggles with her own identity. She was the one who stayed to look after her mother‚ which is the reason why she reveals her pain in a moment of catharsis. Mae changes from hating men‚ because of how they treated her mother‚ to accepting them. This results in a big change in Mae’s personality: from a harsh to a softer woman. A close-up shot of Mae on the beach during her cathartic moment gives the
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develop a genuine friendship and learn that only through mutual trust and respect do they stand a chance of returning to Andy. Elements of Greek drama are common in film while most people might not notice it. Many movies‚ including Toy Story‚ have a catharsis‚ hamartia‚ anagnorisis‚ peripeteia‚ a nemesis‚ and many more. Being Andy’s favorite toy‚ Woody lives the life‚ but that doesn’t last long. As soon as Andy receives Buzz as a surprise present from his mother‚ Woody’s life starts going downhill‚
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were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice‚ their lives‚ for it. There are four main aspects that represent a tragic hero. They are hubris‚ hamartia‚ catharsis and lastly catastrophe. Hubris is the excess‚ usually of pride‚ or overwhelming self confidence. Hamartia is the weakness‚ usually an error in judgement. Also‚ known as a tragic flaw. Catharsis is the tragic representations of suffering and defeat. Generally leaves an audience feeling‚ not depressed but relieved or even exalted. Catastrophe
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the audience reflect on serious matters in order to know ourselves better and to hopefully grow as a person. It is a performed action that conveys both the feelings of pity and fear (as Aristotle’s definition of tragedy establishes) leading to the catharsis of such emotions among the spectators. All these elements are properly presented within "The Spanish Tragedy" by Thomas Kyd‚ which through the topic of revenge as a form of justice leads the spectator to such deep emotions‚ mostly never felt before
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