Exam 12: Art

Explain the relationship between Walton's view of Charles and a child playing make-believe. Then explain the relationship between Charles and a play actor.

Socrates argues that if Homer had knowledge of human conduct, he would have attracted disciples.

Does Walton's view of why repeated reading of a fictional story has value make sense to you? Explain.

What is the value, according to Walton, of fiction (e.g., movies, plays, novels, games)? Do you agree? Explain.

According to Walton, Charles differs from someone who is actually afraid because

According to Socrates, tragic poetry is harmful and should be banned.

McFague considers Kafka's parable to be

Socrates argues that art is

What does McFague mean by the "incomprehensibility of the incomprehensible" and how does this fit in with her understanding of the role of parables?

Explain why Socrates claims that art is at a third remove from reality. Do you think he treats art fairly? Explain.

A complex plot involves

In his parable, Kafka demonstrates

According to Walton, dreams, fantasy, and making-believe are valuable because

Charles is watching a movie about

According to Socrates, the Form of Bed is

According to Aristotle, the finest form of plot involves

According to McFague, Kafka creates a heightened sense of haste through his use of

Imagine you are attending an installation of art that encompasses sound, motion, light, and color. You are unsure what meaning the artists wanted to convey to the audience. How do you react, and why? Fearing Fictions Kendall Walton

Walton claims that Charles is like a child playing make-believe.

According to McFague, Kafka's parable is an extended metaphor.