The Role of “Ugliness” in Selected Tragedies of the Attica Period in Greece Relying on the views of Plato and Aristotle

Art has repeatedly portrayed “ugliness” in different eras, and a clear example of this can be found in the tragedies attributed to Achilles, Sophocles and Euripides, which belong to the Attica period and belong to the fifth century BC in Greece Observed. The “ugly” themes in the story of tragedies have been the subject of controversy among philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle. Although Plato considered the play “ugliness” in tragedy to have no value or credibility, Aristotle seems to have considered it as one of the factors shaping tragedy and having moral value. The contrast between the views of these two thinkers on tragedy is the subject of discussion in this study. The purpose of this study is to explain the role of “ugliness” in selected Attica tragedies in Greece from the perspective of Plato and Aristotle. In this study, the important tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides have been studied. Importance of this research (which can be the result of the conclusion of this research) is to create a different understanding of the concept of “ugliness” and its constructive function in art and tragedy as opposed to the view that the display of “ugliness” in art is necessarily destructive and immoral Knows. Therefore, the constructive and moral function of “ugliness” in tragedy can be used as a model for creating dramatic works. The main question of this research is: What role does “ugliness” play in Greek tragedies from the perspective of Plato and Aristotle? The method used in this research is descriptive-analytical and library resources and valid Internet sites have been used to collect information. One of the most important achievements of this research is the constructive role of “ugliness” as a necessary and vital thing in the formation of Greek tragedy and the creation of moral concepts in human life.