Bell Shakespeare’s new King Lear understands the joy of a good tragedy
- Written by: Kirk Dodd, Lecturer in English and Writing, University of Sydney
Brett Boardman/Bell ShakespeareIt is a common reflex to reach for Aristotle’s Poetics to determine what a good tragedy should be. Aristotle says there are good reasons to enjoy a good tragedy, especially if its ergon or telos (its function) works well. This function is to trigger the pleasure (in an audience) of experiencing catharsis.
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