Literary Theory and Criticism

The Three Unities

1.1 Introduction

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1.2 Relevance of Classical Criticism

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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

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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

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1.5 The Three Unities

1.5.1 Unity of Action

1.5.2 Unity of Time

1.5.3 Unity of Place

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1.6 Functions of Tragedy

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

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1.7 Let us Sum up

1.8 Glossary of Key Terms

1.9 Reading List

These three principles are called unities, and the Three unities were unity of action, place and time. Let us understand them.

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