Discuss how Oedipus the King meets the standards for tragedy set out by Aristotle in his work Poetics: “Tragedy is an imitation of an action of high importance, complete and of some amplitude; in language enhanced by distinct and varying beauties; acted not narrated; by means of pity and fear effecting its purgation of these emotions.”
Describe the main characters in Oedipus the King.
August 2, 2019ARISTOTLE ON TRAGEDY AND COMEDY
August 2, 2019Discuss how Oedipus the King meets the standards for tragedy set out by Aristotle in his work Poetics: “Tragedy is an imitation of an action of high importance, complete and of some amplitude; in language enhanced by distinct and varying beauties; acted not narrated; by means of pity and fear effecting its purgation of these emotions.”
Question Description
Discuss how Oedipus the King meets the standards for tragedy set out by Aristotle in his work Poetics: “Tragedy is an imitation of an action of high importance, complete and of some amplitude; in language enhanced by distinct and varying beauties; acted not narrated; by means of pity and fear effecting its purgation of these emotions.” Be sure to include at least three quotes from the play.
Must be MLA format
Outline for Essay
Original Title
Introduction
Interesting Beginning
Identification of title of play and author
Thesis Statement
Body
Topic sentences to introduce the main idea of each paragraph
Development of thesis with reference to scenes in the drama
Inclusion of at least three direct quotations from the play
Conclusion
Restatement of thesis (not repetition)
Encapsulation of main ideas
Satisfying ending
