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what is catharsis in Aristotle's poetics

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Answered by komal209

Aristotle describes catharsis as the purging of the emotions of pity and fear that are aroused in the viewer of a tragedy. Debate continues about whatAristotle actually means by catharsis, but the concept is linked to the positive social function of tragedy.

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