the imitation of an action of some magnitude that is serious and also complete in itself‚ in language with pleasurable accessories [rhythm and harmony]‚ in a dramatic‚ not a narrative form‚ with incidents arousing pity and fear‚ to accomplish its catharsis of such emotions. Elements are these: Plot--most important‚ should be complex Character--tragic hero--elevated; brought down Diction Thought Spectacle Melody Peripety--change from one state of things within the play to its opposite
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According to the theory described by Sigmund Freud‚ there is a relation between basic instinct of human beings and aggression of an individual which is known as the death instinct. This theory is also based on the theory of evolution of nature which showed that the strong side will survive. For instance‚ two hunters which are starved for 3 days are hunting for a deer will try to harm each other so that they can have the deer for the whole family. Hence‚ if this situation happens gradually‚ hunters
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King Lear the Tragic Hero In his Poetics Aristotle defines Tragedy as “an imitation of an action that is serious‚ complete‚ and of a certain magnitude“(Part VI). By Aristotle’s definition‚ a Tragedy imitates human experiences and the misfortunes that can accompany them. It builds and eventually purges pity and fear in readers‚ all while teaching and entertaining. While Tragedy can often be unpleasant or intense‚ “one needs to stand by at some time to Oedipus and hold the knife of his own most terrible
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not disgraceful and it carried no loss of true pride” (page 14). Furthermore‚ Hemingway gives the impression that Santiago is at peace with himself- one might even venture to say that Santiago is flawless. It is almost as if he has gone through a catharsis from having seen and experienced his own life’s tragedy; his soul being cleansed thus making him simple‚ hopeful‚ and benevolent. However‚ it is this purity and benevolence that is his tragic flaw. His head is full of thoughts that tell him: “tomorrow
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“Let the great world spin” by Colum McCann is a subtle‚ pre-9/11 novel; It is not the story of the tight rope walker‚ Philippe Petit‚ but rather the story of the characters on the ground and how they are affected by the “Man on Wire” from different point of view. We understand how it’s like for them to be involved in a freedom they can never have. Let the Great World Spin can be read on multiple layers of love and death; The love between a man and a woman‚ the love of a [unknown] religious worker
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three words live in a mostly harmonious linguistic family‚ but they also occasionally yell at one another. How could they not? Because while discipline is supposed to be about education‚ it’s often more about punishment—a punishment to produce adult catharsis How should you discipline your infuriating devil spawn when conflict arises? NOT BY YELLING….. A study out in the September issue of the Journal of Child Psychology suggests that yelling is really bad for saten spawn. Researchers from the University
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Rebekah Phillips To Show Your True Colors… In “Paul’s Case” by Willa Cather‚ symbolism is intricately used to expose the psychological levels of Paul’s psyche. The colors we find throughout the story are used to symbolize the different aspects of his personality‚ such as his hate for the society he lives in‚ his dream world‚ his rebellious spirit‚ and despair for his condition that ultimately leads to his death. Yellow‚ blue‚ red‚ and black are colors that Cather uses to depict her characters
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It was created to be presented in an active storytelling that would take advantage of “people’s pity‚ fear‚ and catharsis of passions” (Karayannakos). Through time it received specific guidelines such as the use of embellished language and the order of its parts. It is noted that “tragedy is the imitation of life itself‚ it was to give the spectator a chance to despise
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Frustration Aggression Theory: Frustration is a natural consequence of living and a root cause of crime in this theory‚ and criminal behavior can be a form of adaptation when it results in stress reduction. Concepts: Frustration‚ aggression‚ displacement‚ catharsis‚ alloplastic and autoplastic adaptation. Modeling Theory: This theory states that people learn how to behave by modeling themselves after others whom they have the opportunity to observe. Concepts: Imitation‚ interpersonal aggression‚ modeling‚ disengagement
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TA – 20 – Drama Basics What is Drama? A collaborative art that represents events & situations‚ either realistic or symbolic‚ that we witness happening through the actions of actors in a play on a stage in front of a live audience. Aristotle’s Poetics The earliest-surviving work or dramatic theory & the first extant philosophical treatise to focus on literary theory. Aristotle offers an account of what he calls “poetry”. Aristotle’s Six Elements of Drama (335 B.C.E.) 1
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