The four genres of literature are Epic, Lyric, Tragic and Comic. Aristotle defines tragedy as an "imitation of an action that is admirable, complete, and possesses magnitude; in language made pleasurable, each of its species separated in different parts performed by actors, not through narration effecting through pity and fear the purification of such emotions." Blindness is a theme in tragedy. In an anagnorisis, the tragic protagonist will recognize and see himself. Tragedy on the Athenian stage achieved its end. Understanding the four genres of literature helps us to understand the Scriptures. Explore as an example, the Gospel of John and Revelation are a diptych or two parts of one epic story.
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