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... tragedy , because most conducing to good example of life . Now pity is not so easily raised for a criminal , and the ancient tragedy always represents its chief person such , as it is for an innocent man ; and the suffering of innocence ...
... tragedy , because most conducing to good example of life . Now pity is not so easily raised for a criminal , and the ancient tragedy always represents its chief person such , as it is for an innocent man ; and the suffering of innocence ...
Page 351
... tragedy . The terror is likewise in the punishment of the same criminal ; who , if he be represented too great an offender , will not be pitied : if altogether innocent , his punishment will be unjust . ' Another obscurity is , where he ...
... tragedy . The terror is likewise in the punishment of the same criminal ; who , if he be represented too great an offender , will not be pitied : if altogether innocent , his punishment will be unjust . ' Another obscurity is , where he ...
Page 352
... tragedy , which cannot be denied , because of the example alledged of Phaedra ; and how far Shake- speare has outdone them in friendship , & c . To return to the beginning of this enquiry ; con- sider if pity and terror be enough for ...
... tragedy , which cannot be denied , because of the example alledged of Phaedra ; and how far Shake- speare has outdone them in friendship , & c . To return to the beginning of this enquiry ; con- sider if pity and terror be enough for ...
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