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AristotleAristotle

Aristotle's "Poetics" is a seminal work on the theory of drama and poetry.

philosophy | 144 pages | Published in NaN

philosophyclassicsnonfictionpoetrywritingliterary criticismartliteraturetheoryancient
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  1. How does Aristotle define tragedy in 'Poetics'?
  2. What are the key components of a tragic plot according to Aristotle?
  3. Discuss the concept of 'hamartia' as discussed by Aristotle in 'Poetics'.
  4. How does Aristotle differentiate between the tragic hero and the tragic character?
  5. Explain the role of 'catharsis' in tragedy according to Aristotle.
  6. How does Aristotle define the importance of plot in a tragedy?
  7. Discuss Aristotle's views on the unity of time, place, and action in a tragic plot.