Do you think, that both peripeteia and pathos are essential

Assignment Help English

Reference no: EM133402850

Case Study: The philosopher Aristotle held up Sophocles' Oedipus the King as the greatest example of the tragic play, or tragedy. There are several important aspects that define a play as a "tragedy", but two of the most significant are peripeteia (reversal) and pathos (pity or sorrow). More specifically, peripeteia refers to a complete reversal of fortune for the tragic hero from the beginning of the play to the end-starting off as a confident king and ending up as a homeless exile; pathos is the sorrow or pity the audience feels because of a destructive action that leads to suffering.

Question: Why is it, do you think, that both peripeteia and pathos are essential to a tragedy? Please use specific examples from Sophocles' Oedipus the King to support your points.

Reference no: EM133402850

Questions Cloud

How communication problems cause intergroup conflict : Explain how communication problems cause intergroup conflict in the workplace and provide references for your answer.

Explain how leadership styles cause intergroup conflict : Explain how leadership styles cause intergroup conflict in the workplace and provide references for your answer.

How integrating product and service design : How integrating product and service design into your pursuit of operational excellence can effectively increase your organization's competitive advantage

Was the feedback solicited : How does unsolicited feedback affect your receptiveness to it? Is your receptiveness different when feedback is solicited versu unsolicited?

Do you think, that both peripeteia and pathos are essential : Why is it, do you think, that both peripeteia and pathos are essential to a tragedy? Please use specific examples from Sophocles' Oedipus the King to support

Concepts of validity and reliability in assessments : Using the concepts of Validity and Reliability in assessments, answer the following questions: Is this a reliable interview? Explain your answer?

Self-assessment in early childhood setting : How would you share ideas with colleagues and involve them in data collection to inform self-assessment in a early childhood setting?

How much material is crammed into the school day : What activities would you recommend for fine motor skill development - What activities would you recommend for gross motor skill development

Compare and contrast the way in which washington irving : Compare and/or contrast the way in which Washington Irving, Cullen Bryant, and David Thoreau used nature in their writing. Include direct quotes from

User Account

All Pages