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1

Aristotle believed that Spectacle was the least important of the six elements of theatre. Using a play that you have seen as an example, argue either that Aristotle was correct, or that Spectacle is in fact a more significant element in the hierarchy of the six elements described in The Poetics.
2

Take what you know about Aristotle's six elements and apply them to modern dance, ballet, or opera. Discuss how the six elements apply to these other forms of performance and how they may even take on new priorities within these forms.
3

Aristotle's six elements provide you with excellent tools for analyzing and evaluating a play. Describe a play you have recently seen and discuss how these elements apply to the production and the play.





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