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Aristotle on How to Tell a Story Pt. 2

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The Essence of Tragedy in Storytelling

This chapter examines the key elements of tragedy, stressing the importance of plot over character in narrative construction. It articulates Aristotle's view on unity and coherence in storytelling, using Homer's 'Odyssey' as a prime example of how a central action connects all plot elements.

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