ANTIGONE According to Aristotle, “Tragedy, then, is an imitation of a noble and complete action, having the proper magnitude…; it is presented in dramatic, not narrative form, and achieves, through the representation of pitiable and fearful incidents, the catharsis of such incidents” (Golden 11). Using the criteria established by Aristotle in Poetics, “Antigone” by Sophocles displays the qualities of a tragedy. The principle character engages in an immense moral struggle (ending in death). Catharsis is accomplished …showed first 75 words of 1046 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1046 total…the other hand, is in support of her own actions in the burial of her brother. She believes she is doing what the God’s want. She meets the conditions of a tragic hero. The play “Anigone” by Sophocles meets the criteria that would classify it as a Greek tragedy. With Antigone as the protagonist and through the use of various techniques, this play enables the viewer to experience the emotions of pity and fear.