Aristotle is the first and most famous literary critic What is his analysis of t

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Aristotle is the first and most famous literary critic What is his analysis of the six elements necessary for tragedy? What is your understanding of the process of "catharsis"? If the term is unfamiliar to you. you may look beyond the text and foot note to other sources dictionary to come to an understanding Please describe it in your own words Thoroughly explain Aristotle's distinction between a poet and a historian What does Aristotle describe as the ideal movement in a tragic plot? What type of character should be involved and what type of action should occur? Do you think Medea is meant to be a spokeswoman for the subordinate position of women in Athenian society or she is just a monster? Should we as readers credit her speeches less in light of her later action? Justify your opinion with specific references. Does Medea have any justification for her actions? Does she have any other recourse open to her? Why do you think the Corinthian women made up the chorus? To what extent were they sympathetic with Medea and when does she lose their support?

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Aristole has the following say on the 6 strategies:

1. Fisrt PLOT the arrangement of events or incidents. According to him “clearly defined problems for characters to solve.” Plot is to be differentiated from Story which is a chronological detailing of events that happened on and off stage. Events happening off stage are introduced through exposition (narrative dialogue). The playwright must create a plot that is both credible and astonishing.

2.CHARACTER: The agents of the plot. Characters provide the motivations (reasons) for the events of the plot. “Vivid characters” - These provide the vehicle for conflict.

3.THEME:The reason the playwright wrote the play. The examination of “patterns of life” can be didactic or just a slice of life.

4.LANGUAGE “Vivid characters” facing and overcoming recognizable obstacles need to express themselves in “heightened language.” Dramatic dialogue consists of two parts: narrative and dramatic.

5. RHYTHM The heart of the play. Plot, character, language, and spectacle all have their individual rhythms in time. The combination of all these rhythms create the impelling force of the play leading to a final climax and

Denouement. Rhythm creates mood.

6.SPECTACLE Everything that is seen or heard on stage. Actors, sets, costumes, lights and sound. NOTE: All plays have spectacle—some emphasize spectacle more than others.

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