In this video, I’ll explore the shift from classical to modern tragedies and how this has changed the way in which we experience catharsis~
In classical Greek tragedies, suffering was both unavoidable and a result of divine will. Heroes couldn’t escape their fate, and it would invoke both pity & fear in the audience, which results in traditional catharsis-the release of one’s own emotions.
However, in modern tragedies, suffering is depicted as both avoidable & self-inflicted, and instead of the will of Gods, it is often a result of psychological and societal pressures. Naturally, the way we experience catharsis has changed too, as instead of affirming the cosmic order of things, it leaves ...