Othello vs. Aristotle's Tragic Hero How much does the class really know about Othello? Keep track of the traqgic elements in the play... samantha.woodcroft published on May 15, 20125 responses 1 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/12 Define Aristotle's Theory of Tragedy... katharsis “Tragedy...is an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude... " Plot is essential to the play, no matter the characters. There must be a climax in between the introduction and the conclusion. 2/12 What are the 6 principles of his theory? Plot, characters, diction, thought, spectacle, melody Melody, song, people, denouement, consequences and conclusion. Characters, plot, speech, consequences, appeal, ending. 3/12 What are the 5 elements of plot? incentivecomplicationcauseresultconclusion introductionincentivemotiveclimaxkatharsisending Incentive MomentClimaxComplicationResolutionDénouement 4/12 What is the main theme in Othello's plot? deception & class deception & jealousy jealousy & love 5/12 What is the incentive moment? when Iago states his disdain for Ohello's promotion of Cassio when Othello marries Desdemona when Iago construes the rumours of Desdemona's infidelity 6/12 What is the climax? when Desdemona marries Othello against Brabantio's wishes when Othello sees Cassio with the handkerchief he gave to Desdemona when Othello makes Iago lieutenant, vowing to have Cassio and Desdemona both killed 7/12 What is the resolution? Roderigo's death when Othello kills Desdemona for her infidelity, and the truth is later revealed Iago being brought to justice 8/12 What is the complication/action? Desdemona's handkerchief being stolen by Iago when Cassio is stabbed in the leg by Iago when the audience becomes aware of Iago's true actions and intentions 9/12 What is the denouement? Desdemona's handkerchief being stolen when Iago convinces Roderigo to fight and kill Cassio, thus ensuing the later deaths of Roderigo, Othello, Desdemona and Emilia. Othello finding out about Iago's deception and true motives 10/12 Which character is necessary or probable to the play? (meaning they are logically constructed to fit the plot) Othello Roderigo Iago 11/12 Waht is the third principle of Tragedy? diction future thought 12/12 What is the ultimate tragedy of the entire play? Iago manipulating everyone Othello mistrusting his wife to believe Iago Several characters dying
