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According to Aristotle which feeling should the audience have for a tragic hero?
noble
What two emotions are evoked by a tragic hero?
Pity and Fear, according to Aristotle
Totle states that it is the unmerited misfortune of the tragic hero that arouses in the viewer?
pity and sympathy
Aristotle states that it is the unmerited misfortune of the tragic hero that arouses what in the viewer?
Aristotle believed that it is the unmerited misfortune of the tragic hero that arouses feelings of pity and fear in the viewer, leading to catharsis—an emotional release or purification that brings about a sense of relief and renewal.
What is the tragic flaw according to the Greek philosopher Aristotle?
According to Aristotle, the tragic flaw, or "hamartia," is a character trait in a tragic hero that leads to their downfall. This flaw is often hubris, or excessive pride, which causes the hero to ignore warnings or make fatal mistakes. Aristotle believed that the audience should feel pity and fear for the hero as they suffer the consequences of their flaw.
What would you expect a tragic hero to display?
In his "Poetics," Aristotle explains that a tragic hero is going to evoke in the viewer (or spectator) either great pity or great fear, due to the tragic circumstances in which the hero is involved. Such heroes will occupy noble or otherwise prominent positions in life or society and, most importantly, will contribute to their own downfall through a personal flaw of some kind. For example, the tragic hero, Oedipus, had the tragic flaw of pride (perhaps also a severe temper).
What does Aristotle say a hero's downfall is?
Aristotle believed that a hero's downfall is often caused by their tragic flaw, or "hamartia," which is a personal characteristic like excessive pride or ambition that leads to their own destruction. This flaw is typically compounded by a series of bad decisions or errors in judgment, ultimately leading to the hero's tragic fate.
An especially noble or admirable protagonist?
An especially noble or admirable protagonist is a tragic hero. His downfall stirs our emotions, evoking either pity or fear. Aristotle believed the best tragic hero downfall was not to due to either his sins or vice, but rather, by cruel fate or undeserved misfortune.
What is a sentence using the phrase tragic hero?
The tragic hero of the story turned out to be a secondary character whose importance was unrecognized.After losing his wife, the young father became the tragic hero in his town. Numerous obstacles turned the teenager into a tragic hero.
When was Tragic Hero Records created?
Tragic Hero Records was created in 2005.
Is Romeo a tragic hero?
romeo is a tragic hero cos he da business
What is a tragic impulse?
a noble act by the tragic hero
