International Journal of Development in Social Sciences and Humanities

This study was aimed to investigate how Oda Oak Oracle, an Ethiopian play in English, represents reality using the Aristotelian Model of Mimesis (Imitation) which gives greater importance to plot and character. And also since it is a tragic play, to investigate how it conforms to Aristotle’s view of tragedy. Accordingly, plot structure/ structural/ analysis and character analysis using Aristotle’s model of analyzing plot structure and character were conducted. The plot of Oda Oak oracle is developed by probability (necessity) causality, change of fortune, and emotions aroused in the audience. In terms of character portrayal, the hero (protagonist of the play) fulfills the four prescriptions. From the beginning to the end, the play is composed of elements of tragedy. Actions can be seen worthy of imitation, and the entire play representative of the real world