Write a paper in which you identify these elements in any one of the tragedies we’ve discussed in the class, and explain why the audience would respond to the tragedy with a catharsis.”

“At the end of the semester, you will submit a final 2,000-2,500
word argumentative essay. This paper should make an interesting and well-reasoned
argument that draws on at least one primary text and five secondary sources (note: these
secondary sources don’t have to be the same ones you wrote about in your annotated
bibliography, but they can be).Topics will be provided, but you should feel free to write
on any topic you discover during your research.” these are the general instructions

“In his definition of tragedy, Aristotle writes that tragedy “is an
imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and possessing
magnitude … and effecting through pity and fear the catharsis of
such emotions” (Poetics, 1452b). For Aristotle, classic tragic
plots must evolve from recognition of truth for the protagonist,
to a demonstration of pathos or chaotic outpouring of emotion by
that character and end with a reversal of fortune. The cycle
incites a catharsis or purging of emotions for the audience.
Write a paper in which you identify these elements in any one of
the tragedies we’ve discussed in the class, and explain why the
audience would respond to the tragedy with a catharsis.” this is the essay question I chose the story oedipus rex

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