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Poetry is deeper and more meaningful than history because it talks about general truths, while history talks about specific events. – Aristotle
Definition of tragedy: A hero destroyed by the excess of his virtues – Aristotle
For this reason poetry is something more philosophical and more worthy of serious attention than history. – Aristotle
The true end of tragedy is to purify the passions. – Aristotle
Tragedy is an imitation not only of a complete action, but of events inspiring fear and pity. Such an effect is best produced when the events come on us by surprise; and the effect is heightened when, at the same... ... – Aristotle
Therefore, poetry is more philosophical and serious than history, because its statements are more universal, while history's are specific. – Aristotle
A tragedy is a representation of an action that is whole and complete and of a certain magnitude. A whole is what has a beginning and middle and end. – Aristotle
Sophocles said he drew men as they ought to be, and Euripides as they were. – Aristotle
It is Homer who has chiefly taught other poets the art of telling lies skillfully. – Aristotle
PLOT is CHARACTER revealed by ACTION. – Aristotle 