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What are the primary sources of fear and pity in 'Oedipus Rex'?
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What happens to Jocasta, Laius Oedipus are the primary sources of fear and pity in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).
Specifically, Theban monarchs Jocasta, Laius and Oedipus are given fearful fates just because their ancestors are on a divine hate list. They understandably attempt to keep their unenviable fates from being realized. They fight an uphill battle against the relentless Furies of fate. Their destinies inspire fear, their efforts courage and their sufferings pity.
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How does sophocles cause his audience to feel pity and fear in Oedipus Rex?
Because Oedipus blind himself, and exile which makes the audience feel pity to Oedipus.
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.
How does an audience experience catharsis as it relates to tragedy?
Pity and fear
One function of tragedy is to?
inspire pity and fear in the audience.
According to Aristotle the audience of a tragedy should feel which emotions?
Pity and fear
How does sophocles cause his audience to feel pity and fear in Oedipus Rex?
Because Oedipus blind himself, and exile which makes the audience feel pity to Oedipus.
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 and fear mean?
Pity and fear means when you're being a coward about something and the fact that it is immature
What are the two emotions that catharsis is concerned with?
Pity and Fear
How does an audience experience catharsis as it relates to tragedy?
Pity and fear
In terms of tragedy refers to the purging of?
catharsis; pity and fear
One function of tragedy is to?
inspire pity and fear in the audience.
What is carthasis?
Catharsis is a release of pent-up emotions or tension, usually through some form of artistic expression or through talking about one's feelings. It can be a therapeutic process that helps individuals process and cope with difficult experiences or emotions.
According to Aristotle the audience of a tragedy should feel which emotions?
Pity and fear
According to Aristotle what should an audience feel during a tragedy?
Pity and fear
What two emotions are evoked by a tragic hero?
Pity and Fear, according to Aristotle
Aristotle says that a tragedy should inspire what in the audience?
Aristotle believed that a tragedy should inspire pity and fear in the audience. These emotions would lead to catharsis, a purging of those emotions through the experience of watching the tragic events unfold on stage.
