LITERATURE QUESTIONS
LITERARY THEORY AND CRITICISM
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Plot
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Novel
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Character
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Catharsis
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Horror
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Detailed explanation-1: -Aristotle’s use of the word catharsis is not a technical reference to purgation or purification but a beautiful metaphor for the peculiar tragic pleasure, the feeling of being washed or cleansed. The tragic pleasure is a paradox. As Aristotle says, in a tragedy, a happy ending doesn’t make us happy.
Detailed explanation-2: -In his analysis, Aristotle addresses the elements of plot, character, diction, thought, spectacle, and song; he also discusses Deus ex Machina, dénouement, and metaphor.
Detailed explanation-3: -Aristotle divides the art of poetry into verse drama (to include comedy, tragedy, and the satyr play), lyric poetry, and epic. The genres all share the function of mimesis, or imitation of life, but differ in three ways that Aristotle describes: Differences in music rhythm, harmony, meter and melody.