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Write it, cite it and explain using sophisticated vocabulary why you think it is important.
Complete the following:
How do you know it's a tragedy?
1. noble hero who has a weakness, his hamartia, which brings about his downfall.
5. A single flaw brings the hero
to disaster.
2. a hero who suffers but is aware of his state and possibly learning from it.
- hamartia - the tragic error or flaw in the hero.
3. a hero who struggles against his suffering and conflict, whether internal or external.
4. a hero who confronts choice, but may make the wrong choice due to his hamartia.
2. The tragic hero must be capable of great suffering.
According to Aristotle, there are five accepted tenets of tragedy.
3. A tragedy explores the concept of fate.
1. Tragedy evokes the emotions of pity and fear, as
well as awe.
4. Tragedy purifies, or purges, the emotions.
Elements of Tragedy
