ABSTRACT
Aristotle defines tragedy as “an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude; in 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 narrative; through pity and fear affecting the proper purgation of these emotions.” By breaking down and analyzing each part of that definition, we can get a fuller understanding of what is required to tell a good story effectively.
