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ARISTOTLE'S POETICS
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I propose to treat of Poetry in itself and of its various kinds, noting the essential quality of each; to inquire into the structure of the plot as requisite to a good poem; into the number and nature of the parts of which a poem is composed; and similarly into whatever else falls within the same inquiry. Following, then, the order of nature, let us begin with the principles...
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Poetics Themes
Tragedy vs. Epic Poetry
Imitation
Fear, Pity, and Catharsis
Component Parts and Balance
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Aristotle: Aristotle was a great Greek thinker. He wrote Poetics, where he explains poetry, especially tragedy. He says poetry is natural, and tragedy gives fear, pity, and catharsis.
Oedipus: Oedipus is a tragic king in Greek stories. He kills his father, marries his mother, and blinds himself. Aristotle uses him to explain recognition and reversal in tragedies.
Iphigeneia: Iphig...
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Notes (8)
- What Are the Characteristics of an Ideal Tragic Hero?
- Describe the Elements of Tragedy in the View of Aristotle.
- Aristotle’s Definition of Tragedy
- How does Aristotle compare and contrast tragedy with epic poetry in “Poetics?”
- What does Aristotle Say About Three Dramatic Unities?
- Discuss Aristotle's Theory of Imitation with Reference to “Poetics?”
- Why Did Sidney Write “An Apology for Poetry?”
- Discuss in Detail Aristotle’s Concept of the Complex Plot