Aristotle Flashcards
1
Q
What was so significant about ARISTOTLE
A
He was the first person that ATTEMPTED to define acting.
2
Q
Who was Aristotle?
A
He was a greek philosopher from 2300 years ago (384 BC)
3
Q
True or False
Aristotle is still alive today.
A
FALSE 🪦
4
Q
What were the five things Aristotle wrote about drama?
A
- Drama is not just the words & script
- Plot is more important than individual characters
- Plot complete: needs beginning, middle and end
- Three unities
- Drama should be cathartic
5
Q
Can the question “what is acting” be answered?
A
No, drama constantly evolves.
6
Q
Give more depth about:
Not only about words.
A
- words being spoken is not acting
- energy and action must be added to the words
- drama needs vitality and force to exist
7
Q
Give more depth about:
Plot over individual characters
A
- individual character is nothing without the plot and action
8
Q
Give more depth about:
The plot needs to be complete
A
- needs beginning, middle, and end
- plot needs to be whole
- audience should be able to identify 3 distinct parts
9
Q
Give more depth about:
The Three Unities
A
- time, place and action
- The Three Unities should be brought together by successful drama
10
Q
Give more depth about:
Catharsis
A
- sudden realisation -> epiphany
- 💡
- Afresh insight
- changes auiences views
- makes audience feel something
