Question

Aristotle’s ideas on tragedy influenced:

• A. Renaissance drama
• B. Modern literary criticism
• C. Both a and b
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Both a and b

Aristotle's ideas on tragedy influenced Renaissance drama and modern literary criticism. 

• Renaissance drama

  • Aristotle's ideas about tragedy influenced the development of Elizabethan drama. 

  • Renaissance criticism was marked by a revival of classical learning, which included Aristotle's ideas. 

• Modern literary criticism

  • Aristotle's ideas about tragedy are still relevant to modern literary criticism. 

  • Aristotle's ideas about plot and structure are still considered important in modern literary criticism. 

Aristotle's ideas about tragedy

• The plot is more important than character in a tragedy. 

• The goal of tragedy is to create a catharsis of fear and pity, and to enlighten the audience. 

• The most powerful elements of tragedy are reversal of intention and recognition scenes. 

• Tragedies should be imitations of complete, serious actions that inspire fear or pity. 

• Tragedies should be written in appropriate language and in a dramatic form.