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    Aristotles Conception of Catharsis

    Aristotle used the term 'catharsis' while defining tragedy. He used it in connection
    with the emotional effect of the tragedy on the spectators. Thus for Aristotle,
    catharsis means the effect or the function of tragedy.

    There are three common interpretations of catharsis. They are 'purgation,

    purification and clarification'.

    1-The purgation theory: A Homeopathic Cure

    The term Catharsis has been interpreted in medical terms, meaning purgation. In
    medical terms (especially in the older sense), purgation meant the partial removal
    of excess humours. The health of the body depended on a true balance of the
    humours. Thus purgation of the emotions of pity and fear does not mean the
    removal of these emotions, but that the passions or emotions are reduced to a
    healthy, balanced proportion.

    2-

    One meaning of Catharsis is purification. Some critics have interpreted the term
    in the light of this meaning.. Catharsis is a kind of moral conditioning, which the
    spectator undergoes. Catharsis involves not only the idea of emotional relief, but
    the further idea of purifying the emotions to be relieved.

    3- The Clarification Theory: Neither the Purgation Theory nor the Purification
    Theory examines the whole thing. They are occupied with the psychology of the
    audience. According to the clarification theory, catharsis becomes an indication of
    the function of tragedy, and not of its emotional effect on audience. It leads to an
    understanding of the universal law that governs the universe. Catharsis thus turns
    to be an intellectual process.

    Some Other Interpretations:

    Apart from these commonly accepted explanations, there are some other theories
    also. Some critics tried to give the psychological interpretation of catharsis.

    A- S. H. Butcher regards it as a refining process. He thinks that tragedy provides a


    process of reforming lower type of emotions into the refined ones.

    B-Another critic, Herbert Read considers catharsis to be a safety valve that


    provides outlet to excess emotions. It results in the feeling of emotional relief.

    C- I. A. Richards considers 'Pity as an emotion to approach, whereas fear is an


    emotion to retreat or withdraw. Tragedy brings these opposite emotions
    harmoniously together. It creates a balance, equilibrium of mind.

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