Question on: WAEC Literature - 2017

Catharsis is normally associated with____________

A
Pantomime
B
Tragedy
C
Comedy
D
Farce
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Correct Option: B

Catharsis, the purification or purgation of the emotions (especially pity and fear) primarily through art. ... Aristotle states that the purpose of tragedy is to arouse “terror and pity” and thereby effect the catharsis of these emotions.

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