"Note on text ,which followed Aristotalian literary tradition."

"write brief note on the text which followed Aristotalian literary tradition."

              (Tragedy, catharsis, tragic hero with hamartia etc.)

Introduction:

Aristotle (384–322 BCE) was a Greek philosopher, polymath, and student of Plato. He made significant contributions to various fields such as philosophy, science, ethics, politics, and more. He founded his own school, the Lyceum, and wrote extensively on a wide range of subjects. Some of his notable works include "Nicomachean Ethics," "Politics," and "Metaphysics." He had a profound influence on Western thought, particularly in the areas of logic, ethics, and natural philosophy. 

 

Notable works:

1. Organon

2. Poetics

3. Physics 

4. Metaphysics

5. Rhetoric 

What is catharsis? :

Catharsis is an emotional release or purification that an audience experiences while engaging with a work of art, literature, or drama, particularly in response to tragic or emotionally intense elements. In the context of Greek tragedy, it refers to the emotional cleansing or purging that viewers undergo as they empathize with the characters' struggles and their eventual resolution. This term was first introduced by Aristotle and is often associated with the emotional impact of tragic stories on the audience's psyche.

Example of  chatharsis:

classic example of catharsis is found in Sophocles' play "Oedipus Rex."  experiences catharsis as they witness the tragic events and emotional turmoil that Oedipus goes through, which helps them release their own emotions and feel a sense of emotional purification and relief.

What is hamartia?:

Hamartia is a literary term used in Greek tragedy to refer to a tragic flaw or mistake in a character's personality or actions that leads to their downfall. It's often a key element in tragic narratives, highlighting the character's inherent imperfections or errors that contribute to their ultimate downfall or misfortune.

Example of hamartia:

example of "hamartia" is the character of Hamlet in Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." His hamartia is his indecisiveness, which leads to his tragic downfall and the deaths of many characters in the play.

Now a write brief note on text which followed Aristotalian literary tradition and that is very famous Shakespeare's "King Lear".

Catharsis in "King Lear":

Aristotle's literary tradition, catharsis refers to the emotional release and purification that the  experiences while reading a tragedy. In "King Lear," the tragic events and the downfall of characters like Lear and Gloucester evoke pity and fear, allowing the audience to undergo catharsis by experiencing these intense emotions and ultimately achieving emotional purification. The suffering of the characters and their tragic fates enable the audience to reflect on the human condition and gain a deeper understanding of their own emotions.

Tragic hero:

In "King Lear," the tragic hero is King Lear himself. A tragic hero is a character who possesses noble qualities but undergoes a downfall due to a tragic flaw, or hamartia. Lear's tragic flaw is his hubris and inability to see beyond his own pride. He makes a disastrous decision to divide his kingdom among his daughters based on their flattery, leading to a series of tragic events.

Throughout the play, Lear experiences suffering, loss, and madness as he realizes the consequences of his actions. His journey from power to vulnerability and his eventual realization of his mistakes make him a classic example of a tragic hero. The audience empathizes with Lear's plight and experiences catharsis as they witness his downfall and the impact it has on those around him.

Hamartia in "king Lear":

Aristotle's literary tradition, "hamartia" refers to a tragic flaw or error in judgment that leads a character to their downfall. In Shakespeare's play "King Lear," Lear's hamartia is his hubris and rash decision to divide his kingdom among his daughters based on their flattery, ignoring their true feelings. This decision sets off a chain of events that ultimately leads to his tragic downfall and the unraveling of his world.

Conclusion:

                    We can clearly find out the connection between Aristotalian literary tradition (catharsis,tragic hero, hamartia)and Shakespeare's tragedy "King Lear".

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