Glossary of Key Terms
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
Mimesis:- A Greek word for Imitation.
Imitation:- Representation.
Magnitude:- Length, Size.
Embellished:- Ornamental, Decorated
Catharsis:- Purgation, Purification.
Hamartia:- Tragic Flaw, Error of Judgment
Diction:- Special style of the Language, Expression and Wording
Spectacle:- Stage Property
Denoument:-the clearing up or ‘untying’ of the complications of the plot in a play or story. Usually it takes place at the ens.
Aesthetic:-concerned with beauty and its appreciation.