Tribhuvan University Service Commission Assistant Professor Exam (English) Exam Date: 2081/08/11 Paper: Second(Subjective) Full marks: 100 Time: 3 Hours Section “A” 1. Tragedy is essentially an imitation not of persons but of action and life and happiness and misery. On the basis of this statement, describe the primary attributes of Aristotelian tragic hero. Why is the tragic hero decisive for catharsis? Explain. 5+5=10 Answer: v Tragedy and the Aristotelian Tragic Hero: Aristotle defines tragedy in Poetics as “an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude,” producing pity and fear to achieve the catharsis of such emotions. It is not about the imitation of persons but of actions and life , as human happiness and misery are defined by what people do. A tragic hero is, therefore, ...
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