Question

Explain in your own words Aristotle's concept of the mimesis. In what way is poetry
imitative? Why, according to Aristotle are we naturally disposed toward imitation? Do
you agree with his arguments?

Answer 1

Answer:

Poetry is imitative in that it describes events in the real world without pretending to be these events. ... Aristotle claims that we are naturally imitative creatures and learn from imitation, and so we are naturally drawn to tragedy and other mimetic arts.