... use Oedipus as an example of the perfect tragedy in his writing Poetics. It has been questioned whether or not Aristotle manipulated Oedipus to fit his mold, or does Oedipus truly meet every demand made for a good tragedy. Aristotle outlines the requirements of a good tragedy in Poetics. First, the tragedy must be an imitation of life in the form of a serious story. It must be realistic and narrow in its focus. ... The purpose of a tragedy is to evoke a sense of fear and pity from viewers. Experiencing these emotions will leave a viewer with a ... not perfect, who is a good husband, fat...

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• Grade Level: High School

... not technically their own personal dreams, but merely projections they assumed would evoke the staring they yearned for. He referred to these people as "masquerades." Across from the high paced masquerades, he noticed a crowd of a different kind. Instead of flouncing around, looking for attention, these people lurked in the shadows and examined the masquerades. They were dressed modestly, almost boringly ... starers are jealous of the false happiness the masquerades convey. The people who stare yearn for a chance to see the masquerades in tragedy because it makes them feel better about ...

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• Grade Level: High School