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Jayatee Bhattacharya, LPU Unit 1: Literary Terms: Classical and Aristotle’s Concept of Tragedy and Tragic Hero

Unit 1: Literary Terms: Classical and Aristotle’s Notes
Concept of Tragedy and Tragic Hero

CONTENTS
Objectives

Introduction
1.1 Classical and Aristotle’s Concept of Tragedy

1.1.1 Origin of Classical Tragedy

1.1.2 Definition of Classical Tragedy

1.1.3 Aristotle’s Definition of Classical Tragedy

1.1.4 Development of Classical Tragedy

1.2 Classical and Aristotle’s Concept of Tragic Hero
1.2.1 Definition of Tragic Hero

1.2.2 Characteristics of a Tragic Hero

1.3 Summary

1.4 Keywords

1.5 Review Questions
1.6 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
• Describe the classical concept of tragedy and tragic hero;
• Illustrate the Aristotle’s views on the concept of tragedy and tragic hero;

• Elaborate the development of classical tragedy;
• Define the terms classical tragedy and tragic hero.
• Enumerate the characters of tragic hero.

Introduction

Literature is the art of written works. It may be divided into three major literary forms, viz. poetry,
fiction, and drama. Poetry is usually categorized into three main types: epic, dramatic and lyric. All
three subtypes share common traits, including specific patterns of rhythm and syntax, frequent use
of figurative language, and emphasis on the way that words are arranged on the page.

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