Aristotle viewed catharsis in theatre as emotionally purging and morally enlightening, while Tespis introduced individual character portrayals in ancient Greek theatre.
For Aristotle, catharsis in theatre was a process where the audience's emotional involvement with the characters led to a purging of emotions, enhancing their understanding of moral concepts. Aristotle believed that through witnessing the consequences of actions on stage, the audience could learn valuable lessons about right and wrong.
As for my understanding of catharsis, I see it as a form of emotional release and purification achieved through experiencing and empathizing with the struggles and triumphs of fictional characters in entertainment media such as movies and plays.
Tespis introduced innovations to early performances by becoming the first recorded actor to step out of the chorus and take on individual roles, thus paving the way for the development of individual character portrayals in ancient Greek theatre.
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