Aristotle was especially wary of how imitative art could mislead people by presenting illusions rather than truths.
Plato's overview:
Art undermines moral education stories that depict gods or heroes behaving immorally set bad examples for citizens, especially the young.
I agree with Plato,art and media do have power to shape minds and influence society.
During my b.a. program, several texts clearly reflected the aristotelian tredition of tragedy.
King Lear: William Shakespeare
Tragic Hero :
Lear is a king whose authority and decision shape the kingdom.
Hamartia:
The Aristotelian tradition remains influential in shaping the structure and emotional power of tragic literation.
Pride and poor judgement:
His pride blinds him until it's too late, resulting in personal ruin and the collapse of his kingdom.
One resent controversy that reflects plato's objections.
The film Kerala Story:
The film was accused of misrepresenting facts,and promoting a specific ideological narrative.
The film of being propaganda, Islamophobia and politically motivated.I believe outright banning is not the solution in a democratic society.
Media literacy education to help audiences discern truth from manipulation.
The Kerala Story controversy shows that plato's ancient concerns about the power of art to mislead and inflame emotions are still relevant today.
I studied several tragedies, particularly from classical and elizabethan literature.
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