Greek Tragedy According to Aristotle Analyzed
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This 5 page research paper examines Aristotle's definition of tragedy in his essay, Poetics. Specifically discussed are how Aristotle's interpretation of tragedy is expressed in two classic Greek plays, Antigone by Sophocles, and Agamemnon by Aeschylus. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Life of Aristotle
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A 15 page research paper that examines the life of Aristotle and also his influence on Western civilization. The writer traces his life from what little is known of his background and early life through his tutelage of Alexander the Great and the founding of the Lyceum. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Aristophanes / Serious Humor
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A 9 page paper showing how there was a serious purpose behind Aristophanes' comic works. The paper looks at two works in particular -- 'The Clouds' and 'The Birds' -- and, using some analysis by Aristotle and Freud on how comedy works, examines how Aristophanes used the force of comedy to show his countrymen the foibles of their own character and the world they lived in. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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