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totle, III, 53). The poet (writer) may imitate in the narrative style, speak as himself, or speak through the characters in the play. In tragic drama one might imitate a familiar type of character, such as the flawed noble person.

The tragedy taking place on the stage is an imitation of the real life situation; otherwise the audience would not be able to tolerate it. There is the suspension of disbelief that allows the viewers to vicariously participate in the staged happenings. All creative personsùpoets, painters, musicians, and dancersùimitate various aspects of life. Aristotle's point is not to imitate the exact p

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