Aristotle on Plot and Tragedy: Understanding the Components and Structure
Aristotle's timeless insights on plot and tragedy delve into the constituent parts of tragedy, the structure of plot, types of plot, and the characteristics that make a plot effective. His definition emphasizes the importance of character flaws leading to the reversal of fortune in a well-crafted narrative. Explore the unity of action, necessity, probability, and time in creating compelling plots that resonate with audiences.
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Aristotle on Plot PRADEEP TRIKHA 4 AUGUST 2018
Constituent Parts of Tragedy 1. Plot 2. Character 3. Diction 4. Thought 5. Spectacle 6. Song
Structure of Plot 1. Retrospective (Prologue) 2. Rising Action 3. Climax 4. Falling Action 5. Catastrophe (Epilogue)
Types of Plot Simple Unified construct of necessary and probable actions to change future Complex peripeteia or reversal Anagnorsis or recognition Hamartia The best way of presenting tragic pleasure
Characteristics of Plot Unity of Action Necessity and probability Unity of Time Time by action understood by audience
Aristotles Definition of Plot The change of fortune from good to bad should come about as a result, not of vice, but some great error of frailty in character.
Works Cited www.cnr.edu/home/bmcmanus/poetics.html www.english-literature.org/essays/aristotle_poetics.html http://www.cartoon-web.com/illus/proverbs/pro16-18.gif http://www.istockphoto.com/file_closeup/isolated-objects/isolated- background-objects/5663100-clock.php?id=5663100 http://www.istockphoto.com/file_closeup/food-and- drink/baking/5948598-blueberry-pie.php?id=5948598 http://www.istockphoto.com/file_closeup/arts-and-entertainment/arts- abstract/5203110-blue-energy.php?id=5203110
