Tragedy Flashcards
What is the meaning of catharsis?
outpour of emotion
Why do we pity John?
- the problems he faces with his house
- getting his book removed
How does John go through discovery?
He comes to realise that he dislikes Carol
What is tragedy?
A tragedy is the imitation of an action that is serious and also, as having magnitude, complete in itself; in appropriate and pleasurable language; in a dramatic rather than narrative from; with incidents arousing pity and fear, wherewith to accomplish a catharsis of these emotions
What are the six main elements of tragedy according to Aristotle?
- plot
- character
- thought
- diction
- melody
- spectacle
When is fear created by John?
when he hits carol and is holding a chair above her head
What is peripety?
the change from one state of things at the beginning of the play to the exact opposite state by the end of play
what is the evil deed that john does to make his tragedy complete?
attacks carol
what is the main issue in Oleanna?
John accused of sexual harassment
why do we pity carol?
she is unable to communicate with john about higher education and unable to do her work
