Greek Tragedy:
-imitation of an action (mimesis) that is serious, complete and of a certain magnitude; in language established with each kind of artistic ornament; in form of action with narrative;
incidents arousing pity and fear, where to accomplish its kartharsis of such emotions.
The 6 factors of a story:
1.
Plot- arrangements of incidents, not the story itself.
2. Character- second place in importance. The characters support the plot
3. Thought- where something is proved to be or not to be. Or a general maxin is enunciated. When there is character growth.
4. Diction- expression of words which are proper and appropriate to the plot, character and the end of the tragedy.
5. Sound/melody- musical elements of the chorus.
6. Spectacle- special effects. Production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet. Least important.
The “Cause & Effect” chain:
4 types of causes:
a. material cause (what something is made of)
b. Motive/ efficient cause
c. Formal cause
d. Final cause (realise formal cause)
Definition of cause: a chain effect where whatever happens in scene A leads to scene
B.
How can a good plot create “Unity of Action”
⇒ No action/scene is to be a digression; nothing is left inside temporarily in speech and writing. Every word and action must contribute.
A Film’s Beginning, Middle and End
The beginning
- Start and cause the effect chain
The middle
- Climax
- Caused by earlier incidents
The end
- Resolution
- Caused by preceding events that cant lead to other incidents
- The end should resolve problems caused during incintive moments
The
Episodic Plot
- The only thing tying together events in such a plot is the fact that they happen to that same person
Characters in a Tragedy
- must be rich and famous
- they support the plot
- personal motivation are connected to the cause-and-effect chain.
- not necessary bad, but are flawed in some particular way
The 3 Act Structure
Act One/ Prepare the Audience : Characters are introduced. Conflict is shown. Audience knows the main problem in the story. Usually starts at an exciting note.
Act Two: Conflict is deepened. Climax at this point. Most important act. Initial is complicated. Main character must try to solve the problem. The adversaries must always be in action, trying to thwart the hero’s plans. In Act Two, the Hero reaches his lowest point.
Act Three: The conflict is solved, and there is a conclusion.