We find that Good and Evil happen alike to all Men on this…
“We find that Good and Evil happen alike to all Men on this Side of the Grave; and as the principle Design of Tragedy is to raise Commiseration and Terror in the Minds of the Audience, we shall defeat this great End, if we always make Virtue and Innocence happy and successful.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Good and evil affect everyone; tragedy seeks to evoke pity and fear, but we can triumph by ensuring virtue and innocence succeed.
In simple terms: All experience good and evil; success of virtue defeats tragedy.
Key Takeaway
Promote virtue and protect innocence.
Themes
ethics
tragedy
virtue
human nature
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- theary
- personal relationships
- social justice
- public policy
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
dramatic structure
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies reward innocence?
- What role does pity play in moral decisions?
A Different Perspective
Tragedy may still impact despite virtue.