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* In every primitive tribe we find the shaman in the center of society, and is easy to show that he is either a neurotic or psychotic, or at least that his art is based on the same mechanisms as a neurosis or psychosis. The shaman make both visible and public the systems of symbolic fantasy that are present in the psyche of every adult member of society. They are the leaders in an infantile game and the lightening conductors of common anxiety. They fight the demons so that others can hunt prey and in general fight reality. —Geza Roheim, ''Magic and Schizophrenia''<ref>Róheim, Géza, Warner MUENSTERBERGER, and S. H. POSINSKY. Magic and Schizophrenia ... Edited by Warner Muensterberger with the Assistance of S.H. Posinsky, Etc. Pp. Viii. 230. International Universities Press: New York, 1955. </ref> | * In every primitive tribe we find the shaman in the center of society, and is easy to show that he is either a neurotic or psychotic, or at least that his art is based on the same mechanisms as a neurosis or psychosis. The shaman make both visible and public the systems of symbolic fantasy that are present in the psyche of every adult member of society. They are the leaders in an infantile game and the lightening conductors of common anxiety. They fight the demons so that others can hunt prey and in general fight reality. —Geza Roheim, ''Magic and Schizophrenia''<ref>Róheim, Géza, Warner MUENSTERBERGER, and S. H. POSINSKY. Magic and Schizophrenia ... Edited by Warner Muensterberger with the Assistance of S.H. Posinsky, Etc. Pp. Viii. 230. International Universities Press: New York, 1955. </ref> | ||
== Types of Tragedies == | == Other Types of Tragedies == | ||
Although most tragedies are famously known for their pessimistic qualities and fallen heroes, this is not the only type of tragedy that should receive universal recognition. There are different types of tragedies that incorporate revenge, violence, domesticity, social class, and comedic plots. | Although most tragedies are famously known for their pessimistic qualities and fallen heroes, this is not the only type of tragedy that should receive universal recognition. There are different types of tragedies that incorporate revenge, violence, domesticity, social class, and comedic plots. | ||