Dryden's essay on dramatic poesy .

Q 1). Discuss any differences you observe between Aristotle's definition of tragedy and dryden's definition  of play.  

Ans. 



Aristotle's difinition : 

                                      " The imitation of an action that is elevated, complete and magnitude; in language embellished by distinct froms in its sections; employing the mode of enactment; not narrative; and through pity and fear accomplishing the catharsis of such emotions."

Aristotle's element of tragedy: 

                                        - plot

                                        - character

                                        - thought

                                        - diction 

                                        - melody 

                                        - spectacle

Dryden's difinition :

                                  "A play ought to be a just and lively image of human nature, representing its passion and humours, and the change of fortune to which it is subject for the delight and instruction of mankind."

This difinition devided into three parts :

        1) Just and lively image.

        2) Just means as it is based on human nature.

        3) Representing and image words borrow from aristotle.

Difference between difinition :

                                         - Dryden gives important to passions and humours though they are revealed                                                through action.

                                        - Aristotle's observation is quitte  consistent with the greek dramas.

                                        - Dryden has explained that emotions or character is expressed through action.

                                            the phrase ' change of fortune' refers the plot.

                                        - Aristotle explain drama as an imitation of an action. in his theory human                                                   passion or character is in the background.


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