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This document is a literary analysis submitted by Reena Khasatiya to her professor at Maharaja Krishnkumarsinhji University analyzing the movie Ram-Leela through Aristotle's definition of tragedy. It begins with an introduction to Aristotle's concept of tragedy and its key elements, then analyzes how the movie exemplifies each element, such as imitating reality through its depiction of conflict between two clans, having a serious action that builds to a logical conclusion, incorporating appropriate visual elements and dialogue, and releasing emotions of pity and fear in the audience. The analysis concludes that the movie is a clear example of Aristotle's definition of tragedy.
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This document summarizes Aristotle and John Dryden's definitions of tragedy and play. It provides Aristotle's definition of tragedy as the imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and uses language to arouse pity and fear, culminating in a catharsis. It then discusses Dryden's definition of play as a just and lively representation of human nature and the changes in people's fortunes that delights and instructs mankind. The document also provides biographical context on Aristotle and Dryden and compares French and English drama in relation to the unities of time, place and action.
SIX PARTS OF TRAJEDY
This document discusses Aristotle's six parts of tragedy according to his work Poetics. The six parts are plot, character, thought, diction, song or melody, and spectacles. Plot is considered the most important part as it is the soul of tragedy and refers to the harmonious arrangement of all incidents. Character focuses on the hero in tragedies. Thought proves particular points and teaches truth. Diction is the expression of meaning in words. Song or melody refers to the role of the chorus. Spectacles involve stage performance but should not create a sense of the monstrous.
Aristotle
1. Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher and scientist born in Stagira, Macedonia in 384 BC who studied under Plato and established his own school called the Lyceum.
2. Aristotle defines poetry as a form of art that seeks to imitate or represent life through character, emotion, action, or objects using rhythm, language, and harmony. The main types of poetry he identifies are epic, tragedy, comedy, and music.
3. In his analysis of tragedy, Aristotle identifies the six main elements as plot, character, thought, diction, melody, and spectacle, with plot being the most important element. He also discusses the dramatic unities of action, time, and place that were influential in
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Comment upon Dryden's definition of the play
John Dryden was an influential 17th century English poet and playwright. In his work "An Essay on Dramatic Poesy", he presents his definition of a play as having three key elements: 1) It should provide a "just and lively image of human nature", accurately representing human passions and behaviors. 2) It should depict "the change of fortune to which [human nature] is subject". 3) It should provide "delight and instruction of mankind". Dryden believed a play should be a realistic imitation of life that both entertains and teaches audiences about human nature.
Major Themes and analysis of Aristotle Poetics
Aristotle analyzed poetry and defined its key elements and functions. He argued that tragedy is the highest form of poetry. According to Aristotle, a good tragedy uses reversal and recognition to provoke catharsis, or purification, in the audience. It elicits feelings of pity and fear that result in a pleasurable release of emotions. Aristotle also emphasized the importance of plot and character development in tragedy, and defined its purpose as imitating life in a way that arouses catharsis.
A Comparative Study of Bharata's Natyashastra Aristotle’s Poetics
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- 2. Aristotle’s Definition Of Tragedy with the Example of Movie Ramleela
- 3. What is Tragedy ? * A Play dealing with theTragic events and having An unhappy ending ,especially one concerning the downfall of the main character.
- 4. Aristotle’s Definition Of Tragedy 1) Imitation of Reality 2) Depicts a serious Action 3) Spectacle andTragic Section 4) Appropriate Length 5) Must be Perform not Read 6) Release of Catharsis
- 5. Definition A tragedy is the Imitation of An As action that is serious and also having a Magnitude , complete in itself; In appropriate and Pleasurable language. Aristotle based his theory by reference to the only example available to him the…Tragedy of Greek Dramatist 1.Aeschylus 2.Sophocles 3.Euripidies
- 6. Explanation with Example From Movie 1) Imitatio OF Reality Story based on Conflict between two caste and Love Story raised there… Movie represent the life of two warring clan groups Rajadi and Sanada
- 7. 2) Action Comprises of all Human Activities including deeds thoughts and feeling Every episode, action, dialogue motion to its logical denouement
- 8. 3) Spectacle All the visual elements Scenery Costumes Lighting Movement, gesture
- 9. 4) Plot And Length Reasonable Length AppropriateTime Effective Representation Time of Movie isTwo hour Forty minutes but story is enthralling , sparkling and compelling.
- 10. 5) Language And Dialogue Rhythm Harmony Figures of speech Heightened picture of Life’s Serious side “ Saala maut ka dhandha krte krte … Zindaagi ki kimmat bhul aaye he hum.” from Movie
- 11. 6) Catharsis Purification of our Emotions and Pleasure of pity and fear In movie issue of Leela’s marriage End of Movie
- 12. Conclusion… Thus we can explain the definition if tragedy with the Example of movie