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Definition of Tragedy
It is the imitation of action. Is not narrative. Dialogue and form of action is what is used in Tragedy. Nature is also imitated in the play.  Characteristics
If an event happened in the  past, it could happen again. History influences probability. Beginning, middle and end all lead to each other and are dependent of each other. Law of Probability
Everything in the Universe has a purpose and no matter gets wasted. It is Deterministic, we all have   a purpose and there are no coincidences or accidents. Law of Necessity
The medium of Tragedy is Drama. Tragedy shows rather than tells. Drama is more narrative, tells  rather than shows. The Medium
Plays have to transmit two emotions, Pity and Fear. Pity: Feeling pity for the Hero. Fear: Feeling fear because what happened to him can happen to us since he was better. Emotions
There are six parts in the structure of the play. In order of importance they are: Plot, Character, Thought, Diction, Song and Spectacle. Plays
Time: The story must last exactly 24 hours. Place: The story must only have one setting, one place of action. Action: Has to have complete cycle beginning, middle and end.  Three Unities of the play

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Definition Of Tragedy Pp

  • 2. It is the imitation of action. Is not narrative. Dialogue and form of action is what is used in Tragedy. Nature is also imitated in the play. Characteristics
  • 3. If an event happened in the past, it could happen again. History influences probability. Beginning, middle and end all lead to each other and are dependent of each other. Law of Probability
  • 4. Everything in the Universe has a purpose and no matter gets wasted. It is Deterministic, we all have a purpose and there are no coincidences or accidents. Law of Necessity
  • 5. The medium of Tragedy is Drama. Tragedy shows rather than tells. Drama is more narrative, tells rather than shows. The Medium
  • 6. Plays have to transmit two emotions, Pity and Fear. Pity: Feeling pity for the Hero. Fear: Feeling fear because what happened to him can happen to us since he was better. Emotions
  • 7. There are six parts in the structure of the play. In order of importance they are: Plot, Character, Thought, Diction, Song and Spectacle. Plays
  • 8. Time: The story must last exactly 24 hours. Place: The story must only have one setting, one place of action. Action: Has to have complete cycle beginning, middle and end. Three Unities of the play