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Classical Tragedies From The Perspective Of On Poetics

Posted on:2019-06-23Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:J J LiFull Text:PDF
GTID:2335330563953827Subject:Comparative Literature and World Literature
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The culture practice of classical tragedy constitutes the background of Aristotle's poetic,meanwhile Aristotle's poetics sublimes the theoretical of classical tragedy cultural practice to a higher level.The ups and downs of Sophocles' s Oedipus Rex plots are the textual basis for Aristotle's “reversal”,“recognition” and “suffering” of On Poetics,while the theory of Aristotle's tragic plot dynamical constitution provides a poetic perspective for retrospecting the Oedipus Rex.By close reading the Oedipus Rex with classical interpretation method,it is not difficult to find out that the theory of Aristotle's tragic plot dynamical constitution contained in tragedy poets' classical text,the tragic of Oedipus Rex exactly shows the connection between the characters' fate in “reversal”,“recognition” and “suffering”.Oedipus Rex is the most classical tragedy of Sophocles,its unique artistic charm and profound cognitive value,make it still highly praised by the people in history.The core of Aristotle's On Poetics is the discussion about tragedy,both in terms of plot setting,character set,drama narrative and the role of the song team,Aristotle time and time again emphasized the typical position of Sophocles' s Oedipus Rex in tragedy.Aristotle's poetic theory is used to explain the tragedy of Oedipus Rex and to Sophocles' s classic work to deepen Aristotle's tragedy concept.The layout of the plot in Oedipus Rex maximizes the conflicts and tensions in drama,reflecting the intense tragedy of works and even classical tragedies.On the surface of the good times into the real adversity,this sudden relaxation of a degree,enhancing the suspense and attraction drama.Oedipus knew himself after he had self-doubt,self-reversion and self-judgment.The sufferings of the characters in the play enable katharsis to convey.On Poetics and Oedipus Rex not only have extremely high literary value,but also have profound ideological value and philosophical implication.
Keywords/Search Tags:On Poetics, Oedipus Rex, reversal, recognition, suffering
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