Review on Dryden's essay

1. Do you think any difference between Aristotle's definition of tragedy and Dryden's definition of play?

Aristotle's definition of tragedy"Tragedy then is imitation of an action that..................  these and similar emotions."

Dryden's definition of "just and lively image of human nature........for the delight and instructions of mankind "

Here is the main difference in it that Dryden says that a play must present image of  human nature. While Aristotle says that it shows pity and fear and also an  imitation of an action.so in that way main different about humans reaction and expression when he watches tragedy or play.

2. If you are supposed to give your personal predilection, would you on the side of the ancient or modern?

I would like to be on the side of the ancient because at that time three unites were presented good and well. Crites also defending the ancient and said that " in all things " and offered nothing really new in terms of " serious thoughts "  he also says that " we have to remember that we are probably missing a lot of subtleties the language are dead and the customs far removed from this time ".one proverb is  that "old  is gold" so I  would like to take a side of ancient time.

3. Do you think that the arguments presented in favour of the French play and against English plays are appropriate?

Yes I think French play is appropriate than English play because in  French pay plots are always based on some well known story and the story is suitable modified and transformed for dramatic purpose.while in English play even great Shakespeare do not modify and transformed their story for dramatic purpose. This and other reason are favouring to the French paly. So I think the argument is appropriate.

4.what would be your preference so far as poetic or prosaic dialogues are concerned in the play?

I would be preference as poetic dialogue are concerned in the play because in  the play use of rhyme are also shows importance of poetic dialogue. Without rhymes play not become live and interested . Rhymes affects readers emotions and feelings . If we use appropriate poetic dialogue in appropriate place in the play  it's become more beautiful.