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What is the best definition of tragic hero?
the main character in a tragedy
Is the best definition of the term catharsis as it relates to tragedy?
Catharsis is an emotional purging; in other words, a release of pent-up negative emotions. This term often relates to tragedy, but I am not sure if you are referring to the tragedies we suffer in our lives, or tragedy as a literary genre.
What is the definition of a modern day tragedy?
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What is a serious drama with an unhappy ending?
a tragedy, by definition, for example- Titanic.
How does the crucible fit the definition of a classic tragedy?
The Crucible' fits the definition of a classic tragedy because it stars a tragic hero. That hero is John Proctor, who appears as an upright fellow but lusts for another man's wife.
Genre definition word for the word action?
The genre definition word for action is drama. Drama is a specific type of fiction that is conveyed via performance. The symbolic masks associated with drama are comedy and tragedy. They represent Thalia, the muse of comedy and Melpomene, the muse of tragedy.
What is the best definition of the term hamartia as it relates to tragedy?
Hamartia is a tragic flaw or error in judgment that leads a character to their downfall in a tragedy. It is a key element in tragic storytelling as it underscores the fatal flaw or mistake that ultimately brings about the protagonist's downfall.
Is the best definition of sublime?
"Is" is not the best definition of sublime.
According to Aristotle's definition of tragedy which of the following works is a tragedy the wizard of oz b the raven by Edgar allan poeromeo and Juliet the odyssey?
Romeo and Juliet is definitely a tragedy. One of the aims of tragedy is to arouse pity or fear with the audience. The heartbreaking tale of the two star crossed loversÊdefinity arouses pity withÊan audience.
Critically examine Death of a Salesman as a realist tragedy?
Yes the story death of a salesman is a tragedy because it shows the sequence as being tragic and horrific because he kills himself in a car wreck. By that definition, many of Shakespeare's tragedies cannot be considered tragedy as they do not conform to Aristotle's definition of tragedy. Hamlet, considered his finest, breaks many of Aristotle's rules of tragedy. Surely we move on from purist classical definitions to embrace new modes of thinking. Miller's exploration of the plight of a common man is a Romantic concept in considering the common man worthy of study. Is not the common man as capable of tragedy as kings and queens?
How can a tragedy illustrate both the best and worst of humanity?
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Is Oedipus the King an exemplification of the Aristotelian definition of tragedy?
Aristotle used Oedipus as an example for many of the principles he articulates in The Poetics.
