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According to Aristotle tragedy works by purging the audience of pity and fear This purging of pity and fear is known as?
The purging of pity and fear is known as catharsis.
What does 'pity for you' mean?
What does 'pity for you' mean?
In A Voice in the Dark by W H Davies 'For who ever saw Pity make the same speed as Fear' what do you mean by this statement .why Pity and Fearwith capital letters?
In W.H. Davies' line "For who ever saw Pity make the same speed as Fear," the capitalized "Pity" and "Fear" emphasize these emotions as powerful forces that can shape human behavior. The statement suggests that Fear often propels individuals into action more swiftly than Pity, highlighting a tendency to respond to danger rather than compassion. This contrast underscores the instinctive nature of fear, which can override more empathetic feelings, revealing a darker aspect of human psychology.
What does catharsis mean?
The purging of pity and fear through tragedy (according to Aristotle). The release of emotions. The release of emotional tension.
What are the two emotions that catharsis is concerned with?
Pity and Fear
One function of tragedy is to?
inspire pity and fear in the audience.
In terms of tragedy refers to the purging of?
catharsis; pity and fear
How does an audience experience catharsis as it relates to tragedy?
Pity and fear
According to Aristotle what should an audience feel during a tragedy?
Pity and fear
According to Aristotle the audience of a tragedy should feel which emotions?
Pity and fear
What two emotions are evoked by a tragic hero?
Pity and Fear, according to Aristotle
Why do you feel pity toward others according to Thomas Hobbes?
"Humans feel pity for others in distress because they fear the same will happen to themselves"
