In his Poetics, Aristotle says: “The tragedies of most of the moderns are Characterless”. What does…
Character means the moral purpose disclosed through a person’s choices. Aristotle distinguishes this ethical element from the mere presence of people in a dramatic action.
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In his Poetics, Aristotle says: “The tragedies of most of the moderns are Characterless”. What does Aristotle mean by “Character”?
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Character means the moral purpose disclosed through a person’s choices. Aristotle distinguishes this ethical element from the mere presence of people in a dramatic action.
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