Aristotle's Definition of a tragic figure etc
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Aristotle's definition of a tragic figure | Character must be a person of stature |
| Aristotle's definition of a tragic figure | Character must neither be totally good or totally evil |
| Aristotle's definition of a tragic figure | An error of judge or a weakness in character causes the misfortune |
| Aristotle's definition of a tragic figure | the character must be responsible for tragic events. |
| Aristotle's definition of a tragic figure | Action involves a change in fortune from happiness to misery |
| Elements of tragedy | Subject is serious |
| Elements of tragedy | Tragic hero is of noble birth and displays a nobility of spirit |
| Elements of tragedy | Protaganists pitted against forces beyond their control |
| Elements of tragedy | Struggles courageously until his fall |
| Elements of tragedy | though defeated, gains a measure of increased wisdom. |
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