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Plot construction in Oedipus Rex – a classic use of the Freytag’s pyramid

The plot of Oedipus the king is so remarkable that the drama has been called one of the most perfect dramas in terms of plot construction . Aristotle , in his book Poetics , says ; plot is the most important factor of a tragedy . This play depicts the story of a king whoContinue reading “Plot construction in Oedipus Rex – a classic use of the Freytag’s pyramid”

Catastrophe – a brief summary

The ultimate stage in the plot of a tragic play is the Catastrophe . It is the culmination of a dramatic story reaching its finale and ending with a dramatic conflict . After all suspense and uncertainty the action of the play reaches the inevitable end in which the protagonist succumbs to the dark forcesContinue reading “Catastrophe – a brief summary”

French words in English ( the Norman invasion)

The Norman conquest of 1066 had wide and far reaching consequences to England , some of which we still face to this day . Both the language and the literature had major changes done to them , French words came into contact with the English ones and the language was never the same anymore .Continue reading “French words in English ( the Norman invasion)”

Hubris and it’s relation to Oedipus

The Greek term hubris signifies ‘ pride ‘ a sort of insolence as well as an egoistic sense of vanity about one’s personal ability or security . The question of hubris is implied in Aristotle’s contention about the error of judgement , or what is called hamartia . Which we have discussed in the previousContinue reading “Hubris and it’s relation to Oedipus”

Hamartia – a brief summary

The best tragic action , in Aristotle’s viewpoint concieves a change in fortune not from misery to prosperity , but the opposite . This change is due to the error of humans in their actions . In chapter 13 of Poetics , Aristotle further enunciates wherefrom the tragic suffering ensues and the nature of theContinue reading “Hamartia – a brief summary”

Shakespeare’s arrival in the English sonnet scene

The history of the Sonnet form The Sonnet as a literary form developed through the thirteenth and the fourteenth century in Italy with the help of Sonneteers such as Giacomo da Lentini , Guittone d’Arezzo , Dante , Cavelcanti and most importantly Petrarch . It also grew popular in France before it was brought toContinue reading “Shakespeare’s arrival in the English sonnet scene”

Catharsis – a brief overview

Catharsis , as defined by Aristotle is an element of the emotional effect of tragedy . He says that the action of the tragedy has a healthy impact on the mind and arouses pity and fear simultaneously to accomplish the catharsis of such emotions . Thus catharsis can be chalked up to be the processContinue reading “Catharsis – a brief overview”