Category Criticism Notes

How does Johnson defend Shakespeare

Question: How does Johnson defend Shakespeare for mixing comic and tragic elements in drama? Introduction Violation of rules for composing literary works is harshly censurable…

Discuss the reasons of superiority of tragedy over epic poetry

Question: Discuss the reasons of superiority of tragedy over epic poetry. Introduction According to Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC), tragedy is superior than epic.…

How does Sydney establish the superiority of the poet over philosophers and historians

Question: How does Sydney establish the superiority of the poet over philosophers and historians? Introduction Sir Philip Sydney is a critic poet who established the…

How does Johnson defend Shakespeare against the charge of the violation of the three unities

Question: How does Johnson defend Shakespeare against the charge of the violation of the three unities? Introduction Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) is the famous literary…

Discuss William Wordsworth as a poet of common man

Question: Discuss William Wordsworth as a poet of common man. Introduction William Wordsworth (1770- 1850) is regarded as a poet of common man. He has…

Major objections of Coleridge against Wordsworths poetry

Question: What are the Major objections of Coleridge against Wordsworths poetry? Or, Discuss the faults of Wordsworth’s poetry in light of Coleridge’s opinions. Introduction “Biographia…

Coleridge Poetic theory

Question: Evaluate Coleridge Poetic theory. Or, Discuss Coleridge’s view of poetry, poem, and poet. Introduction Coleridge’s Poetic theory is not in compact and cogent form…

Features of an ideal tragic hero

Question: Discuss the Features of an ideal tragic hero. Or, what is Aristotle’s view about an ideal tragic hero? Introduction Aristotle (384-322) BC is the…

Discuss Sidney’s view on Antiquity and Universality of poetry

Question: Discuss Sidneys view on Antiquity and Universality of poetry. Introduction Antiquity and Universality of poetry are coined by Sidney (1554-1586) in his prominent essay…

why does Aristotle prefer complex plot to simple plot for tragedy

Question: Critically analyze Aristotle’s views on plot. Or, why does Aristotle prefer complex plot to simple plot for tragedy? Introduction Aristotle (384-322) BC has conferred…