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In 300 words or less, what was the key differences between Aristotle’s definitions of tragedy and comedy.

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The two major forms of Greek drama were the tragedy and the comedy. According to Aristotle, these elements define a tragedy: The major characters in a tragedy are not average. ... The purpose of a tragedy is catharsis, which cleans the soul of “fear and pity” that most people carry within themselves.
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