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A Brief History & The Poetics. History Born 384 BCE Student of Plato 347 Moved on Alexander the Great School at Lyceum Death of Alexander in 323/ Aristotle.

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1 A Brief History & The Poetics

2 History Born 384 BCE Student of Plato 347 Moved on Alexander the Great School at Lyceum Death of Alexander in 323/ Aristotle Escapes Death 322

3 Major Works Logic Physical works Psychological works Works on Natural History Philosophical Works Poetics

4 The Poetics Lies = detriment to society Therefore Imitation is a detriment to Society Untrue =Lie False =Untrue Society Says Imitations =False Catharsis Is necessary for good health Learning Is a great pleasure for everyone. Aristotle Says Imitation is natural and is way to learn

5 Comedy Action : Funny, “human weakness,” Fanciful. Characters: Common People Plot: Unexpected events, end is happy Focus: Teach a lesson about human limitation Catharsis & Education through empathy.

6 Tragedy Action: Serious, actual doings, “high importance’ Characters: Unique People Plot: Unity, logical events, end is suitable Focus: Nobility of humans, Freedom, knowledge, love Catharsis: education through imitation

7 Tragic Elements: Hero Man Noble or Upper Class or Elevated End up dead or Fundamenta lly changed Flaw

8 Tragic Elements: Fall Encounter great forces Try to go against a set rule or norm Personal character trait

9 Tragic Elements : Plot Realization Fall Resolution

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