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Discuss Aristotle's Theory of Imitation with Reference to “Poetics?”

Critically discuss Aristotle's theory of imitation with reference to “Poetics?” Or, Discuss Aristotle’s theory of mimesis. The Greek word for imitation is mimesis. This means that...
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Discuss in Detail Aristotle’s Concept of the Complex Plot

Discuss Aristotle’s concept of the complex plot in detail. Or, Why does Aristotle prefer a complex plot to a simple plot for tragedy? In “Poetics” (335 BCE), Aristotle (384 - 322...
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Aristotle’s Definition of Tragedy

Write and explain Aristotle’s definition of tragedy.  Aristotle (384-322 BCE) was a great Greek thinker and writer. In his book “Poetics” (335 BCE), he gave a clear and famous defi...
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How does Aristotle compare and contrast tragedy with epic poetry in “Poetics?”

How does Aristotle compare and contrast tragedy with epic poetry in “Poetics?” Or, What are Aristotle’s arguments in favor of tragedy over epic poetry?  In “Poetics” (335 BCE), Ar...
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What does Aristotle Say About Three Dramatic Unities?

Did Aristotle insist on three unities of drama? Or, What does Aristotle say about three dramatic unities? Or, Did Aristotle insist on three unities of drama? The concept of the "th...
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What Are the Characteristics of an Ideal Tragic Hero?

Critically discuss Aristotle's view of an ideal tragic hero. Aristotle (384-322 BCE) shares his concept of the ideal tragic hero in chapter 13 of the book “Poetics” (335 BCE). He a...
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Describe the Elements of Tragedy in the View of Aristotle. 

Describe the elements of tragedy in the view of Aristotle.  Aristotle (384-322 BC) says that tragedy is a serious and complete story. It is shown on stage, not told like a storyboo...
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Why Did Sidney Write “An Apology for Poetry?”

Why did Sidney write “An Apology for Poetry?”  A Puritan critic, Stephen Gosson (1554-1624), in his book “The School of Abuse” (1579), brings four major allegations against poetry....
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Discuss Aristotle's Theory of Imitation with Reference to “Poetics?”

Critically discuss Aristotle's theory of imitation with reference to “Poetics?” Or, Discuss Aristotle’s theory of mimesis. The Greek word for imitation is mimesis. This means that...
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What Are the Characteristics of an Ideal Tragic Hero?

Critically discuss Aristotle's view of an ideal tragic hero. Aristotle (384-322 BCE) shares his concept of the ideal tragic hero in chapter 13 of the book “Poetics” (335 BCE). He a...
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Describe the Elements of Tragedy in the View of Aristotle. 

Describe the elements of tragedy in the view of Aristotle.  Aristotle (384-322 BC) says that tragedy is a serious and complete story. It is shown on stage, not told like a storyboo...
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Aristotle’s Definition of Tragedy

Write and explain Aristotle’s definition of tragedy.  Aristotle (384-322 BCE) was a great Greek thinker and writer. In his book “Poetics” (335 BCE), he gave a clear and famous defi...
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