Tragic Figures in Literature: Aristotle's Influence
Explore the essence of tragic figures in literature as defined by Aristotle in his Poetics, delving into key elements such as nobility, flaws, reversal of fortune, and downfall, all aimed at eliciting catharsis.
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Tragic Figure The Crucible American Literature
Meet Aristotle Greek philosopher Wrote Poetics Influenced Shakespeare and numerous other writers through his definition of tragedy
From Poetics Tragedy is an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude embellished language in the form of action, not of narrative Focus on plot with incidents arousing pity and fear, [with the purpose of accomplishing] katharsis of such emotions Katharsis= purging or cleansing of emotion when it feels good to cry
Elements of a tragic figure Nobility Hero falls from a great height Noble character Flaw Some error or frailty Character is not perfect! Helps us to identify with the character
Elements of a tragic figure (continued) Reversal of fortune Action turns around to its opposite Recognition Change from ignorance to knowledge Downfall Character is utterly ruined
