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Notes on Aristotle's Poetics

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Erika Yoshii Gotterson 2A 9/20/2012 Reaction Paper 6- Notes on Aristotle Aristotle and Greek Tragedy Tragedy- ?goat song?- exists as an attempt to answer essential questions about life At first, some tragedy was based off of events that occurred not too long ago Poetics by Aristotle Prologue- introduces setting and major action Parodos- brings chorus in Body- alternates between main actors and chorus Exodus- concludes the play, all members leave Plays written in verse, although styles varied Actors used rhesis (persuasive speech), monody (musical solo), agon (formal debate), stychomythia (rapid exchange of dialogue), the formal elements of tragedy The works of only 4 playwrights survived

Traditions and Encounters chapter 10

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Chapter 10: Mediterranean Society-The Greek Phase The Cultural Life of Classical Greece(249-255) Rational Thought & Philosophy: Socrates -The pivotal figure in the development of philosophy was Socrates (470-399 BCE), a thoughtful and reflective Athenian driven by a powerful urge to understand human beings and human affairs in all their complexity. -Studied Greek scientists in his youth. Believed natural world was less important than human affairs. -He posed questions that encouraged reflection on human issues, particulaty on matters of ethics and morality. -Leading honest lives and that honor was far more important than wealth, fame, or other superficial attributes. Need to reflect on the purposes and goals of life.
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