Oedipus As A Great Representation Of Aristotle s...

Oedipus is regarded as a great representation of Aristotle’s characterization of the tragic hero. He is able to accomplish this task because of his ability to demonstrate virtue of wisdom regardless of the flaws and the challenges he endures. Introduction Aristotle demonstrated the creation of a plot in literature. The method Aristotle adopted to create a plot involved the use of tight nexus of ignorance whereby the word Harmatia was mistranslated. The technique of plot creation enables an author to come up with a realistic illustration to demonstrate a real life experience. A realistic tragic story should not have tragic pleasure. The nature of a tragic story lacking the ability to change the order of events enables the readers not to experience emotional distancing The way Sophocles Oedipus exemplifies the definition of a tragic hero by Aristotle’s is broad. According to Sophocles Oedipus, the definition of Aristotle hero is viewed as someone of a high position who is of valuable qualities in terms of character and moral values. The person does not commit mistakes of his own. Aristotle’s defines tragedy as a very important act done as results of sympathy, and fear (Peter, 2005). Tragedy hero is also described as a person of nobility during birth that brings about certain flaws that would results to his failure. The situation is referred to as Harmatia. It is also indicated that true tragic hero also go through peripeteia. It is also revealedShow MoreRelatedAmerican Literature11652 Words   |  47 PagesChristian utopia Genre/Style: ï‚ · ï‚ · ï‚ · ï‚ · ï‚ · sermons, diaries personal narratives captivity narratives jeremiads written in plain style Effect: ï‚ · ï‚ · instructive reinforces authority of the Bible and church Historical Context: ï‚ · ï‚ · a person s fate is determined by God all people are corrupt and must be saved by Christ Rationalism / Age of Enlightenment period of American Literature - 1750-1800 Content: ï‚ · ï‚ · ï‚ · ï‚ · national mission and American character democratic utopia use of reason