1. Adriana Carter, Julian Gatch, Rachel Smith
Tragedy
and
Catharsis
Adriana Carter,
Julian Gatch, Rachel Smith
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2. Tragedy
Tragedy should show the audience what it is trying to say rather than narrate
Arouses the feeling of catharsis in the audience
Relatable to the audience
Every tragedy has the six parts: Plot, Characters, Diction, Thought Spectacle, Melody

3. Mimesis It means “Imitation of action” according to Aristotle
It’s used to make literature or art closer to life, or more realistic
It is important not to make it too close to life

4. Serious Action
A serious action is thoughtful in character/manner, complete (beginning, middle, and end)
Sophisticated diction is used, but it’s not narrative
Includes catharsis
Tragedy is a type of this

5. Law of Probability or Necessity in Oedipus Rex
How probable or necessary a character’s reaction is
Oedipus’ reaction to Jocasta’s death is probable
Jocasta’s suicide is expected through textual clues/hints

6. History vs. Tragedy History: Simply tells what has happened Specific
Not as relevant
Could be due to accident/coincidence
Tragedy:
More philosophical than history and relatable
Dramatizes what may happen
Based in universal order
Cause-and-effect chain that clearly states what may happen because of the way the world operates
Arouses catharsis

7. Structure of Oedipus Rex
It has a beginning, middle, and end
Uses cause and effect structure
Based around plot, not the characters

8. Catharsis
In catharsis, the audience feels pity and fear for the character (Ex: Oedipus Rex)
Creates a balance of emotions through the play
When you think about the details incorporated in the work it can give you a kind of pleasure