Aristotle's Six Elements of Tragedy Explained

1. 4.)Thought

1.1. Characters would communicate their thoughts to the audience by saying them outloud.

1.2. This ultimily help the audience gain a better understanding of the character.

2. 5.)Visual

2.1. They way the stage is set up and the event looks for the audience.

3. 6.)Music

3.1. Music had a big role in these plays as it gave guidance for how the audience should interpret the actions in the play.

3.2. The chorus was treated as another character, as its role was to advance the plot and add my emphasize to the scene.

4. 1.)Plot

4.1. Has to have a clear and concise beginning, middle, and end.

4.2. All plots have some suffering (pathos), but complex plots have reversal and recognition.

4.3. Reversal: When the scenario seems to be going one way, and then it takes a complete turn another way.

4.4. Recognition: a change from ignorance to awareness. It usually takes place during the most tragic and horrible scenes.

5. 2.)Character

5.1. Their characters personality should stay the same and remain consistent throughout the play.

5.2. The characters should fit their roles and be appropriate for the circumstances they are found in.

6. 3.)Language

6.1. Plays a major role in the tragic plays

6.2. It provokes and triggers emotions

6.3. It helps wiht the exaggeration of somethings.

6.4. The way words are spoken and the way they are spoken is meant to create a effect on the audience

6.5. Most importantly metaphors are a huge tool in language.