Exam 12: Art

The unique function of tragedy, according to Aristotle, is to arouse pity and fear.

Recount a time when you felt afraid of something fictional. Then explain how well (or poorly) Walton's view captures your experience. The Republic Plato

Do you think that art misleads us about the truth? Do you think artists are not knowledgeable about the truth? Why or why not?

According to McFague, Kafka's parable can be interpreted

Aristotle claims that poetry is of graver import than history.

Why does Socrates claim that Homer does not know the truth about human conduct?

Socrates claims that the artist is like a god.

What is the difference between a simple and a complex plot? Which one does Aristotle favor, and why? Can you give an example of a contemporary book or movie that has a complex plot? Describe the plot and say why it is complex.

Give an example of a work of art that excites passions that should be restrained. Then explain whether you think it should be banned or not and why.