Poetic justice implies the even distribution of prosperity and adversity in proportion to the merits of different agents or doers . The idea is that evil is to be duly punished and the good and just is to be rewarded appropriately . There is also the typical belief that the function of literature is toContinue reading “Poetic justice and it’s part in a tragedy .”
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Chorus – a brief summary
One of the fundamental aspects of the classical Greek tragedy is perceived in the presence of a chorus. The chorus is a part of the traditional origin of the Greek drama , and it is essentially an incidental feature . In a classical Greek play it usually implies a single singer or a band ofContinue reading “Chorus – a brief summary”
Oedipus’ anger against Tiresias
After solving the riddle of the Sphinx , Oedipus becomes the king of Thebes and as he ascends to the throne he is confronted with the fact that his kingdom is being devastated by plague. He tries to know the reason behind the plague very earnestly . He sends his confidant Creon to the templeContinue reading “Oedipus’ anger against Tiresias”
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”
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”
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