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            Define the six parts of tragedy by Aristotle-.
             Aristotle believed that were six parts of tragedy, plot, character, thought (theme), language, melody (music), and spectacle. Plot is a series of events that happens on stage. It must have a beginning, middle, and an end. Character is discovered by what they say and do, what others say and the appearance. A character is also someone who re- enacts the actions of the plot. Thought/theme is the moral lesson of the plot, "the observation of life." Language is an image that is created in the mind. Melody/music complement the action on the stage, which is also known as the media that effects the imitation. Finally, spectacle, which is the manner, is represented through costumes, props, set design, and special effects. .
             Define tragedy-.
             Tragedy can be defined a numerous amount of ways, for instance, if a person commits an unfortunate error like not paying attention while driving he or she can be caught in a tragic accident. Therefore I feel that tragedy is when a basically good person makes a fatal misjudgment that leads to there demise or death. Aristotle said that tragedy affects "the catharsis of these emotions." The emotions he speaks of are pity, fear, and purge. We can also encounter these emotions when we finish watching a scary movie because while watching the movie you sit in fear and suspense wondering what will happen next but as you walk out of the theater all the fear diminishes and you carry on with your normal everyday life. .
             Describe the Aristotelian tragic hero and why Oedipus is a perfect example-.
             The definition of an Aristotelian tragic hero is the demise of an essentially good person. These occurrences affect us, leaving us filled with compassion and no understanding of why this happened. Oedipus is a perfect example because he was brought up as a prince; he lived well and behaved well. The gods told him that he would shed his own father's blood and have a family with his mother.


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