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York University
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AP/HUMA1780 6.0 M | Stories in Diverse Media
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2023
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Nick T.

Aristotle Theory of Tragedy 1. Two Unities - Unity of Place and Time Place: Thebes Time: 1 Day (24 Hours) This becomes 3 unities and what is added is Action 2. Central Character - Tragic Protagonist in the play The Central Character is high statues - Oedipus High Status usually leads to downfall 3. Tragic Protagonist - Has some kind of Flaw Hamartia - Hubris Hubris sets up blindness to one's own abilities (Tragic Flaw) 4. The action of the Downfall The change in focus leads to the downfall of that character Total deprivation to him and whoever is connected to him at the end 5. Discovery - Self Knowledge The recognition of something that was previously unknown Happened in the play when it is too late to reverse it The Character already knows this - but its too late to turn around 6. Catharsis Feeling of pity that is intensified and finally released Leaves the audience with the sense of release of Pity and Fear - Aristotle Question to ask yourself: Do we see any evidence of the tragic flaw that is setting up Othello to his downfall? First Oedipus Rex 1957 Play - Movie Characters - Scene Change Vey sombre Colours - Grays- The colours displays the Plague of Death - Exception - Oedipus - Gold Robe ● The speaking/delivery of lines is very static - Archaic ● The masks are betrayed differently depending on the status of character 2nd Oedipus Rex play - Operatic Version ● Very loud and passionate when speaking ● Masks are worn

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