In Aristotle's Poetics he likened drama narrative's and action to organic form, presenting it as “a complete whole, with its several incidents so closely connected that the transposal or withdrawal of any one of them will disjoin and dislocate the whole.” The main theme of organic unity relies on a free-spirited style of writing and by following any guidelines or genre-based habits, the true nature of a work becomes stifled and unreliable on an artistic plane. The concept of organic unity gained popularity through the New Critics movement.
Aristotle saw drama as a unified, organic entity, where every element is intricately linked and contributes to the overall artistic effect. He believed that adhering to strict guidelines or genre conventions can stifle this natural unity.