Genre
Nonfiction
Setting and Context
There is no setting as it is a nonfiction book.
Narrator and Point of View
Nietzsche narrates the book in the third-person.
Tone and Mood
The tone is powerful; the mood is interesting.
Protagonist and Antagonist
Nietzsche is the protagonist; criticism is the antagonist.
Major Conflict
The major conflict of the book occurs when Nietzsche begins to discuss the history of tragedies and how they have changed over time.
Climax
The climax of the book is reached when Nietzche introduces his argument that Ancient Greek tragedy was the best art form.
Foreshadowing
Nietzche's approval of Greek tragedies is foreshadowed by the fact that he loves them.
Understatement
The role of humor is understated throughout the book.
Allusions
The book alludes to ways in which arts change through the centuries.
Imagery
The imagery of acting is present in the novel.
Paradox
N/A
Parallelism
There is a parallel between Nietzsche's own love for tragedies and the argument put forward in the book.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
N/A
Personification
There is no personification as it is a nonfiction book.
