Quote by Aristotle

Tragedy is an imitation of a whole and complete action of some amplitude. . . . Now a whole is that which has a beginning, a middle, and an end.

Tragedy is an imitation of a whole and complete action of so

Summary

This quote, often attributed to Aristotle, describes the essential structure of tragedy. According to Aristotle, tragedy is an artistic representation that encompasses a full and significant event. It suggests that a tragedy should have a clear and coherent structure with a beginning, middle, and end. This implies that a tragedy should not be fragmented or disjointed but should present a unified and complete narrative. By achieving this structural integrity, tragedy can effectively engage and move its audience.

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