Question

According to Aristotle, the goal of the tragic playwright is to __________.

Answer 1

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According to Aristotle one of the greatest Greek philosophers and scientist stated that the goal of the tragic playwright was to evoke pity and fear in the audience. The answer to your question would be the letter

d. evoke pity and fear in the audience

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Answer 2

According to Aristotle one of the greatest Greek philosophers and scientist stated that the goal of the tragic playwright was to evoke pity and fear in the audience. The answer to your question would be the letter

d. evoke pity and fear in the audience

Explanation:

The goal of the tragic playwright is to provoke fear and sympathy in the audience. Sophocles uses the connection to Hades and Acheron to produce in the following fear and pity for Antigone. The suggestion would have been immediately understood by the ancient audience, building a dim mood.