Part one of term paper
Many aspects of Euripides’ play Electra fit into Aristotle’s theory of tragedy, however, some elements of the play are weak according to the theory. Aristotle proposed that a play would have to meet a certain criteria to be considered a good tragedy. He held that the play must center around a tragic figure, displaying hubris and nobili ...

Part two of term paper
... within the audience. This leads to a cleansing catharsis, leaving the audience emotionally refreshed. In Electra, Euripides tells the story of two noble children who wish to avenge their murdered father and in doing so cause their own exile. Orestes and Electra’s hamartia of matricide lead them to discover their action was wrong and they come to regret what they have done. However, Electra lacks a true fall from happiness into misery for either children, a profound sense of tragic suffering, an ...