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Catharsis is part of Dramatic structure. Activate to inspect this relation.Dramatic structure is part of Theatre. Activate to inspect this relation.Dramatic structure is analogous to Narrative theory. Activate to inspect this relation.Mimesis applies to Work of Art. Activate to inspect this relation.Catharsis depends on Mimesis. Activate to inspect this relation.Dramatic conflict depends on Dramatic structure. Activate to inspect this relation.Catharsis depends on Dramatic conflict. Activate to inspect this relation.Protagonist is part of Dramatic structure. Activate to inspect this relation.Catharsis is derived from Dramatic structure. Activate to inspect this relation.Plot is part of Dramatic structure. Activate to inspect this relation.Three-Act Structure is a Dramatic structure. Activate to inspect this relation.Dramatic conflict enables Plot. Activate to inspect this relation.Climax depends on Dramatic conflict. Activate to inspect this relation.Climax is part of Plot. Activate to inspect this relation.Protagonist causes Dramatic conflict. Activate to inspect this relation.Catharsis is part of Tragedy. Activate to inspect this relation.Tragedy applies to Dramatic structure. Activate to inspect this relation.Comedy applies to Dramatic structure. Activate to inspect this relation.Epic Theatre influences Catharsis. Activate to inspect this relation.Climax precedes Catharsis. Activate to inspect this relation.CatharsisDramatic structureMimesisDramatic conflictTragedyEpic TheatreClimaxTheatreNarrative theoryProtagonistPlotThree-Act StructureComedyWork of Art
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The emotional release or purification an audience experiences through drama, as described by Aristotle.

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Dramaturgy · Psychology · Aesthetics · Theatre
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6 · 4 relation families

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  • This view connects 10 disciplines: Aesthetics, Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, Dramaturgy, Literature, Narratology, Performing Arts, Poetics, Psychology, Theatre.
  • Catharsis is a bridge concept — viewed here through Aesthetics, Dramaturgy, Psychology, Theatre.
  • The connections here span 6 relation families.

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