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briefly explain the term 'Catharsis',in 200 words.

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Answered by monish1234
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When used in literature, catharsis is the the release of emotions such as pity, sadness, and fear through witnessing art. Catharsis involves the change of extreme emotion to lead to internal restoration and renewal. Catharsis was first linked to drama, especially to tragedy, by the Greek philosopher Aristotle. The theory was that, through viewing tragedy, people learned to display emotions at a proper amount and lessen excessive outbursts of emotion in daily life.

The word catharsis comes from the Greek word katharsis, which means “purification” or “cleansing.” Aristotle created the definition of the literary term catharsis based on the medical use of purgative drugs or herbs which cleansed the body. He used this metaphor for literature cleansing the emotions and/or mind.
When used in literature, catharsis is the the release of emotions such as pity, sadness, and fear through witnessing art. Catharsis involves the change of extreme emotion to lead to internal restoration and renewal. Catharsis was first linked to drama, especially to tragedy, by the Greek philosopher Aristotle. The theory was that, through viewing tragedy, people learned to display emotions at a proper amount and lessen excessive outbursts of emotion in daily life.

The word catharsis comes from the Greek word katharsis, which means “purification” or “cleansing.” Aristotle created the definition of the literary term catharsis based on the medical use of purgative drugs or herbs which cleansed the body. He used this metaphor for literature cleansing the emotions and/or mind.

We experience catharsis in many different ways in our everyday lives. For example, if you ever go to a movie that you know is going to make you cry and you go for the experience of crying, this is catharsis. Here are other common examples of catharsis in daily life:

When a relationship ends, one or both parties might choose to “purge” the other out of his/her lives by throwing away mementos and getting ride of shared objects.When a loved one dies the family might wish to scatter the ashes together in a significant place to feel a renewal of spirit.When a significant life stage is over, such as college, there is a ceremony that encourages strong emotions so that they may be released.


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