Q-1) Do You Find any difference between Aristotle's definition of tragedy and Dryden's definition of play?
Ans :- Yes there is vast difference between Aristotle's definition of tragedy and Dryden's definition of the play.
- Definition of tragedy :-
"Tragedy, then, is an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude; in the language embellished with each kind of artistic ornament, the several kinds being found in separate parts of the play; in the form of action, not of narrative; though pity and fear effecting the proper purgation-catharsis of these and similar emotions".
- Definition of play :-
just and lively image of human nature, representing its passions and humors, and the changes of fortune to which it is subject, for the delight and instruction of mankind. it is not slavish imitation, but imaginative creation that Dryden means by 'just' and 'lively' image of human nature.
Q 2) If you are supposed to give your personal prediction,
would you be on the side of the Ancient or the modern?
Ans :- This question is as-who comes first chicken or egg ? it is really hard to take side of any one, because 'nobody is better in one or another way they are better in their own way'. ancients established the three unities. ancients haven't any models before them but in the side of modern they are standing on the shoulders of ancient. moderns are following classical and neo- classicals. both have their own limitations like in ancient tragedians are separate from comedians whereas in moderns same person can rome between tragedy and comedy also ancients were also did not follow their own views like three unities etc.
Q-3) Do you think that the arguments presented in favor of the French plays and against English plays are appropriate?
Ans :- yes I think the arguments presented in favor of the English play against French plays are appropriate because, in English play with 3 unity emotion, seriousness have come the play have the subplot.
Q-4) What would be your preference so far as apoetic or prosaic dialogues are concerned in the play?
Ans :- I like poetry because dialogues of poetry are psychological and gives better understanding of human nature and the work of human mind. but it is also true that poetic language is hard to understand, for illiterate also and prosaic dialogues are easy to understand by every people.
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Q-3) Do you think that the arguments presented in favor of the French plays and against English plays are appropriate?
Ans :- yes I think the arguments presented in favor of the English play against French plays are appropriate because, in English play with 3 unity emotion, seriousness have come the play have the subplot.
Q-4) What would be your preference so far as apoetic or prosaic dialogues are concerned in the play?
Ans :- I like poetry because dialogues of poetry are psychological and gives better understanding of human nature and the work of human mind. but it is also true that poetic language is hard to understand, for illiterate also and prosaic dialogues are easy to understand by every people.
Thank you
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