Aristotle in his Poetics gives the definition of what “tragedy” is; he says, “Tragedy is an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and possessing magnitude . . . and effecting through pity and fear.” Despite the guidelines set up for dealing with tragedy, they can be applied to other literary genres in general. Do reading materials arouse our “pity and fear”? Can we  identify with certain characters in the story? Can we be transformed after reading certain types of literature?

Not like any other book that only increases our knowledge and broadens our horizons, The reading of the Bible helps us see God’s mercy (or his pity) and show our reverence for him. This fear and pity concept at the same time transform our hearts and lives as well.