Question

The most important element of a tragedy, in aristotle's view, is:

Answer 1

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Explanation:

In the Poetics, Aristotle outlines the features of a well written tragedy. He mentions that tragedy has six component parts: plot, character, diction, reasoning, spectacle and lyric poetry. The most important of these are plot and then character.

Answer 2

Answer:

According to Aristotle, the most potent elements of emotional interest in tragedy are reversal of intention or situation and recognition scenes, and each is most effective when they occur together.

In Oedipus, for example, the messenger who informs Oedipus of his true paternity in the hopes of assuaging his worries causes an abrupt change in his fate, from happiness to misery, by forcing him to accept that his wife is also his mother.