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The Concept of Comedy in Aristophanes’ Acharnian
... of tragedy (an idealized imitation of human action) and its function (the catharsis of such emotions as pity and fear). This argument for the psycho-social benefit of ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare
King Lear - Analytical Monologue Act 1, Scene 4, Lines 268-284
... in her brow of youth,With cadent tears fret channels in her cheeks,Turn all her mother's pains and benefits 280To laughter and contempt ... that what is 'natural' is right. For example, for much of the play, Lear believes everything he does is natural and ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare
Justice in King Lear
... thing of fortune, Stands still in esperance, lives not in fear. The lamentable change is from the best; The worst returns to laughter. Welcome ... for man's benefit: These late eclipses in the sun and moon portend no good to us. Though the wisdom of nature can ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare
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