The word Cathartic refers to Catharsis. The word Catharsis originates from the Greek word Katharsis which means "purification" or "cleansing". Catharsis is a type of poignant breakdown or climax that comprises of devastating feelings of immense pity, sorrow, laughter or any other severe change in emotion which results in the regeneration, restoration and revitalisation for living.
In fictional aesthetics, catharsis is developed by the combination of stereotyped characters and exceptional or surprising actions. Throughout a play we do not anticipate the temperament of a character to transform so drastically.
Where as pre-existing essentials are exposed in a fairly straight forward way as the character is confronted with distinctive actions with time. In modern aesthetics catharsis may also address to any emptying of emotion experienced by viewers in relation to drama.
In fictional aesthetics, catharsis is developed by the combination of stereotyped characters and exceptional or surprising actions. Throughout a play we do not anticipate the temperament of a character to transform so drastically.
Where as pre-existing essentials are exposed in a fairly straight forward way as the character is confronted with distinctive actions with time. In modern aesthetics catharsis may also address to any emptying of emotion experienced by viewers in relation to drama.
