Aristotelian tragedy typically features a noble protagonist who possesses a tragic flaw (hamartia) that leads to their downfall. The narrative follows a structure that includes a complex plot, evoking feelings of pity and fear in the audience, ultimately resulting in catharsis. Key elements also include peripeteia (a reversal of fortune) and anagnorisis (recognition or revelation). The setting often reflects themes of fate and moral dilemmas, emphasizing the inevitability of the protagonist's tragic end.
Usually features an extraordinary hero
history, tragedy, and comedy
Themes in greek tragedy are the nature of divinity and the relations of human beings to the gods.
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. im afraid i cannot possibly agree...death of a salesman doesnt contain any of the features of a true tragedy defined by Aristotle. 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?
The use of a comic foil
An Aristotlean is a disciple of Aristotle, a person who followed Aristotle's philosophy.
Usually features an extraordinary hero
The opposite of tragedy is comedy. Comedy typically features light-hearted and humorous elements, as opposed to the serious and somber tone of tragedy.
The main features of a tragedy include causalities, fatalities, damage of properties and so much more. A tragedy may be man-made or our of natural causes.
A special kind of drama that combines the features of Tragedy and Comedy
The psychological truths embodied by a tragedy
tragedy and comedy
history, tragedy, and comedy
Comedy and tragedy
Themes in greek tragedy are the nature of divinity and the relations of human beings to the gods.
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. im afraid i cannot possibly agree...death of a salesman doesnt contain any of the features of a true tragedy defined by Aristotle. 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?
Shakespeare