Theories of Tragedy
Description: This quiz covers various theories of tragedy, exploring the different perspectives and interpretations of this literary genre. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: literature tragedy aristotle catharsis hubris fate |
According to Aristotle, what is the primary emotion that tragedy should evoke in the audience?
In the Aristotelian theory of tragedy, what is the tragic flaw of the protagonist?
What is the central theme of Sophocles' play 'Oedipus Rex'?
In Shakespearean tragedy, what is the role of the soliloquy?
What is the concept of 'catharsis' in the context of tragedy?
Which Greek playwright is known for his trilogy of plays, 'The Oresteia', which explores the themes of justice, revenge, and fate?
In modern tragedy, what is the role of the antihero?
What is the central theme of Euripides' play 'Medea'?
Which philosopher argued that tragedy is a form of mimesis, or imitation, and that it provides insight into human nature?
What is the concept of 'tragic irony' in the context of tragedy?
What is the role of fate in Greek tragedy?
Which playwright is known for his exploration of the absurd and the existential themes in his tragicomedies?
What is the central theme of Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet'?
Which playwright is known for his exploration of social and political issues in his tragedies?
What is the concept of 'hubris' in the context of tragedy?