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【TED-Ed】Why tragedies are alluring - David E. Rivas
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Jacky Avocado Tao posted on 2015/08/21Ever wondered why we're drawn to sad stories like Oedipus Rex or Macbeth? This video dives into the fascinating psychology behind tragedy and catharsis, using concepts from Aristotle to explain why these tales resonate so deeply. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures while exploring the cultural depth of storytelling!
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mother
US /ˈmʌðɚ/
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UK /ˈmʌðə(r)/
- Noun
- Female who has a child or children; female parent
- Transitive Verb
- To take care of someone as if they were your child
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US /ˈfɑðɚ/
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UK /ˈfɑ:ðə(r)/
- Noun
- A male parent
- Man who is the first to do or invent something
- Transitive Verb
- To create a child by making a woman pregnant
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US /mæn/
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UK /mæn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Humans in general, including male and female
- Transitive Verb
- To control or operate (a machine); be in charge of
- To operate a machine (a boat, etc.)
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