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This very short document appears to reference concepts from Greek tragedy. It mentions the tragic hero and the terms "hamartia" and "catharsis", which are both important aspects of Greek tragic plays and the theory surrounding them. However, with only three words provided and no other context, it is difficult to determine the key details or overall meaning intended by the document.

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An Aristotelian tragedy has three key elements: a tragic hero of high status whose flaws lead to downfall, a series of events caused by the hero's misjudgments culminating in death or exile, and an audience feeling of pity and catharsis. Aristotle also believed the plot should follow a cause-and-effect chain leading subtly to climax without deus ex machina interventions. Dialogue should reveal character and theme. While spectacle engages audiences, the story alone should suffice. "Things Fall Apart" lacks a truly heroic protagonist and its climax lacks catharsis, so it fails as an Aristotelian tragedy despite following Aristotle's plot structure.

Macbeth intro

Kelle Shugrue

This document provides context and background information about William Shakespeare's play Macbeth. It discusses when the play was written and some of its possible historical influences. It also outlines some key themes and motifs in the play, such as ambition, guilt, and the relationship between appearance and reality. Additionally, the document summarizes Aristotle's definition of tragedy and its typical elements, such as the tragic hero and catharsis.

Catharsis And Video Games

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This document discusses the theory of catharsis as it relates to playing violent video games. The theory suggests that acting out aggression through video games can purge feelings of anger and frustration in a non-destructive way. However, the research on whether catharsis from video games actually reduces subsequent aggression is mixed. While some studies have found short-term reductions, others have found catharsis may increase aggressive thoughts and behaviors over the long-term through mechanisms like modeling aggression, disinhibition, and reinforcement of aggressive behaviors. The author ultimately concludes that catharsis from video games is unlikely to reduce aggression in the long-run and suggests alternative strategies like mindfulness and distraction are better approaches.

Greek tragedy

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The document provides an overview of the origins and development of Greek drama. It begins with the spread of the cult of Dionysus throughout Greece in the 6th century BCE and the development of theatrical performances as part of religious festivals. It then discusses the major playwrights such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides who established the genres of tragedy and comedy. Finally, it covers elements of Greek drama such as the use of masks, theatrical conventions, and Aristotle's analysis of tragedy in his Poetics.

Catharsis

Department of English

The document discusses different theories about the function and purpose of tragedy. It covers the catharsis process, purification theory, and examines perspectives that tragedy helps temper emotions, provides a form of learning or pleasure, and serves purposes beyond just purgation or purification such as psychological or ethical interpretations. The document also references theorists like Lucas, Richards, Robertello, and Castelvetro in relation to these various theories and approaches to understanding tragedy.

Tragic hero

Dave Nimesh B

This document provides an overview of the concept of the tragic hero according to Aristotle and analyzes three literary figures - Dr. Faustus, Hamlet, and Adam - as examples. It defines the characteristics of a tragic hero as someone of high status who falls from prosperity due to a tragic flaw or error in judgment. For each figure, it identifies their initial position and prosperity, their hamartia or tragic flaw that leads to their downfall, and how they ultimately meet a disastrous end.

Aristotle's concept of tragedy

Maria Aleem

This document summarizes Aristotle's concept of tragedy based on his definition and analysis of its key elements. The most important elements are plot, character, and hamartia (tragic flaw). A good plot involves a change in fortune from happiness to misery for a protagonist who is neither perfectly good nor bad. It also includes a peripety (reversal) or discovery. The plot aims to arouse emotions of pity and fear in the audience through the hero's downfall, culminating in a catharsis or release of these emotions. Character and hamartia relate to creating a believable yet imperfect hero. Other elements like language, spectacle, and thought/diction are less crucial but should still be done well.

Elements of greek tragedy and the tragic hero

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Greek tragedy dealt with themes of love, loss, pride and the abuse of power. The protagonists typically commit a terrible crime without realizing their arrogance, and then as they realize their error, destruction ensues. Key playwrights included Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Satyr plays made light of tragedy's characters and were performed between tragic acts. The Greeks believed fate determined events and one should not act with excessive pride or hubris, as this could lead to downfall. Aristotle defined tragedy as evoking pity and fear through a noble protagonist's demise due to an error, bringing catharsis to audiences.

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is set in late 19th century Nigeria and focuses on the Igbo tribe's struggle with the arrival of British colonialism. The main character, Okonkwo, is a respected warrior who must go into exile for seven years after accidentally killing a boy. During his exile, missionaries arrive in his village of Umuofia preaching a foreign religion. When Okonkwo returns, he finds that the British administration is challenging the clan's traditions and autonomy. Tensions rise and eventually lead to violence as the clan resists the colonizers' encroachment on their way of life.

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