Shakespeare and the Aristotelian Katharsis Specifically Studied in the Plays Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth

Author

Meta Charlotte Kortebein, Marquette University

Date of Award

6-1927

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Department

Philosophy

First Advisor

Thomas P. Whelan

Second Advisor

William M. Magee

Abstract

In studying Shakespeare with a view to his complying with Aristotle’s idea of the Tragic Katharsis it is primarily necessary to have a clear conception of the meaning of Katharsis and Aristotle's valuation of its function in the tragedy. After such knowledge has been firmly acquired it will facilitate a reading of Shakespeare from the standpoint of Katharsis.

Comments

A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Philosophy, College of Liberal Arts, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Recommended Citation

Kortebein, Meta Charlotte, "Shakespeare and the Aristotelian Katharsis Specifically Studied in the Plays Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth" (1927). Bachelors’ Theses. 894.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/894