The Aristotelian Paradigm

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The Aristotelian Paradigm
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ARISTOTLE 384-322 BC
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This statue was made during a time when sculptors
were interested in achieving literal rather than
figurative mimesis ...
Socrates Plato Aristotle
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Among many other intellectual achievements,
Aristotle single-handedly founded the sciences
of Logic, Biology, and Psychology and
revolutionized Philosophy his system of thought
remains arguably the most influential ever put
together by any single mind.
The Poetics
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The Aristotelian Paradigm
PASS FAIL
Complications
Antagonist
Objective
Protagonist
Obstacles
Beginning
Middle
End
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The Aristotelian Paradigm
CLIMAX (with CATHARSIS)
denouement
Introduction
Complication
Resolution
Beginning
Middle
End
(Each phase is roughly one-third of the total
play)
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Aristotle says theatrical presentations contain
these six elements
Plot Character Theme Diction Music Spectacle
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