Answers 1.4
1.0 Objectives
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Relevance of Classical Criticism
1.3 Plato’s Theory of Mimesis and Aristotle’s Defence
1.3.1 Aristotle's Reply to Plato's Objection
1.3.2 Aristotle's Objection to the Theory of Mimesis
1.4 Aristotle’s Concept of Tragedy
1.4.1 The Definition of Tragedy
1.4.2 Six Formative Elements of Tragedy
1.4.3 Plot and Character
1.4.4 The Tragic Hero
1.5.1 Unity of Action
1.5.2 Unity of Time
1.5.3 Unity of Place
1.6.1 Why Aristotle had adopted this theory
1.6.2 The Meaning of Catharsis
1.6.3 The Relevance of the Theory of Catharsis in the Present Scenario
1.7 Let us Sum up
1.9 Reading List
Answers
A. 1 (a) True
A. 2 (c) Through pity and fear effecting the proper purgation-catharsis of these and similar emotions
A. 3 (a) The underlying principle of tragedy
A. 4 (b) Character
A. 5 (c) Theatrical effect
A. 6 (a) Speeches and dialogues
A. 7 (b) Ornamental
A. 8. (a)
A 9 (d)
A 10 (d)
A 11 (c)
A 12 (a)
A 13 (b)
A 14 (b)