Sympathy for Others As stated by Sophocles in Antigone‚ "Numberless are the world’s wonders‚ but none More wonderful than man" (Ode 1 1-2). Landscapes like the grand canyon‚ the wide expanse of oceans‚ weather‚ tall mountains are all magnificent features‚ but none as great as Man. Man is the only thing in this world‚ that has free will to think about anything or do anything whenever they want to. If one wants to dance‚ he or she is free to do so‚ if one wants to sing he or she can do so. Man
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Mimesis‚ Catharsis‚ and Pleasure: An Investigation into Aristotle’s Tragic Pleasure Bradley Elicker Temple University Abstract: Aristotle writes the Poetics as an investigation into representational art and‚ more specifically‚ as an investigation into the art form of tragedy. While Aristotle goes into great detail regarding the technical aspects of creating and appreciating a work of tragedy‚ he is somewhat lacking in his descriptions of how tragedy is enjoyed by an audience. Aristotle speaks
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Catharsis in As You Like It Literature is meant to teach. Its purpose is to shed light upon the soul and offer up the best and worst of humanity. All the stories we read‚ all the characters we relate to and begin to understand‚ they all have a tale to tell and a lesson to be learned. This is precisely what makes literature so vital to the human spirit. It is here that we enter the world of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It ‚ a story set in a fantastical forest. As we follow the true love of Orlando
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hints of Salinger’s attitudes and experiences are seen throughout the development of Holden Caulfield. Crucial to the profile of JD Salinger are the atrocities he had witnessed in war. In 1950‚ when the novel was finished‚ it was a clear product of catharsis. After all‚ the character of Holden had been
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Discovers his fate from his actions * Usually a leader of men-ex: King * Their fate affects the nation or a large number of people * Their suffering is not senseless * Most tragic hero’s are men‚ with a could examples of Antigone and Cleopatra * Athenian Tragedy * Oldest tragedy existing * Emerged during 6th century BC * Reached its peak as dramatic form in the 5th century * When &Where * Open air theatres * Could usually hold
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this play is whether there is any sense of catharsis at the end of King Lear or not. Catharsis helps the audience feel fulfilled and frees them of burden and tension caused by the play. Some people believe that there is no sense of catharsis at the end of King Lear at all because of the exceptionally painful conclusions
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Muhammad 1 Salman Muhammad Ms. K. Rodgers ENG4U0 November‚ 28‚ 2012 Written Analysis and Brief Dramatic Sketch of Catharsis Catharsis is derived from Greek verb “Kathoros” which translates as to purify or to make clean. The term has been applied to numerous situations such as medicine and literature. In medicine‚ catharsis may literally mean the removal of excess material from the body that is produced due to an illness. In psychiatry‚ the early social scientist also interested in the
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According to Aristotle‚ catharsis is the “purging of the emotions” of pity and fear that often times is the cause and effect result of a series of tribulations and tragedy. It is a very strong literary device that is manly used to inspire deep emotion in the prospector‚ but can also be seen‚ heard‚ and felt‚ depending on its chosen medium. My take on catharsis is quite similar too many others‚ but can be arguable compared to Aristotle’s intended meaning. To me‚ catharsis is still the deep concentration
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Sophocles King of Catharsis What is Catharsis? Aristotle describes catharsis as the purging of the emotions of pity and fear that are aroused in the viewer of a tragedy. Debate continues about what Aristotle actually means by catharsis‚ but the concept is linked to the positive social function of tragedy (english.hawaii.edu). A good example of a Catharsis play is Oedipus the King by Sophocles. Pity and fear are the dominating feelings produced by the play. The play is dripping with catharsis‚ from beginning
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symbolic for a new beginning or enlightenment. This statement foretells of the enlightenment and transformation Reverend Hale undergoes throughout the course of the play. Depicted at first as a strong intellect‚ one can see that he undergoes a catharsis due to his compassionate and benevolent nature seen towards the end of the play. When Reverend Hale is first introduced to the play‚ he is portrayed as a knowledgeable and educated character with a strong sense of will and arrogance due to his
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