What are the requirements of tragedy in the view of Aristotle?

Poetics is the eminent creation of Aristotle (384-322)BC. This iconic creation is chiefly concerned with tragedy. In Poetics, Aristotle illustrates several requirements of tragedy to make it iconic and to complete itself from every single perspective. The requirements of tragedy in mainly found in the definition of Tragedy by Aristotle. According to Aristotle, 

“Tragedy is the representation of an action that is worth serious attention, complete in itself, and of some amplitude; in language enriched by a variety of artistic devices, appropriate to the several parts of the play; presented in the form of action, not narration: by means of pity and fear bringing about the purgation of such emotions.”

Basic requirements of a tragedy

1. Serious representation of an action
2. Tragedy is Complete in itself. It must have an attractive beginning, a proper middle, and logical ending.
3. Language is enriched. 
4. Using variety of artistic devices. 
5. Presented in the form of action not narration. As tragedy is represented on stage, so it will obviously be dramatic in form , not narrative.
6. The action for plot of a tragedy should be neither too short or too long.
7. Catharsis- It’s the pity and fear from the audience for the tragic hero.

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