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5 Greek Tragedy (Part One)

The History of Literature

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Exploring Fear and Catharsis in Tragic Narratives

This chapter explores the theme of fear in literature, focusing on tragic heroes from Greek tragedies and modern stories like Breaking Bad. It discusses the cathartic experience audiences have as they watch these characters' downfalls, while also introducing Aristotle's elements of tragedy.

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