Greek Theatre & Traits/Stages of a Tragic Hero

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Greek Theatre & Traits/Stages of a Tragic Hero Antigone Greek Theatre & Traits/Stages of a Tragic Hero

Where the audience sat to view the performance “dancing space” Chorus would dance/sing and interact with actors on the stage Building behind the stage area for changing masks and costumes (originally) / Later used for entrances and exits—part of the background Entrance giving access either to the stage for the actors or to the orchestra for the chorus

Major flaw that interferes with making good choices (see next slide) Traits of a Tragic Hero Greek Tragic Heroes have several characteristics or traits in common. These traits determine or follow a pattern that manifests in the plot or progression of the story. In summary the Tragic Hero starts at the “mountain top” and falls to the depths of misery. Noble or wealthy birth (Their nobility and essential "goodness" serves to lift them high and makes their fall greater and more tragic to the audience.) Major flaw that interferes with making good choices (see next slide) Audience can relate with him/her and they feel pity

A major flaw that causes an error in judgement: Hamartia Hamartia (ha-mar-sha) means "missing the mark", "ignorance," or in this case a tragic "fatal flaw.” A major flaw that causes an error in judgement: Obsession Temper Low confidence Impulsiveness Pride (see next slide)

Hubris One of the most common flaws in tragic heroes is hubris. This is excessive arrogance/pride or stubbornness. (This can be excessive pride in him/herself, his/her actions, or a defiance of the gods._

Stages of a Tragic Hero Stage 1: The Mistake After meeting the hero and learning some back-story, things get started with a mistake. This is where the character's hamartia is revealed, and his/her destruction begins.

a critical discovery made by the hero Stages of a Tragic Hero Stage 2: Anagnorisis (an-nag-NOR-i-sis) “Recognition” At this phase, the hero becomes aware of his/her mistake and may attempt to correct it. a critical discovery made by the hero

Stage 3: Peripeteia (per-uh-pi-TEA-a) Stages of a Tragic Hero Stage 3: Peripeteia (per-uh-pi-TEA-a) “Reversal” A sudden reversal of fortunes, a surprising event that is unexpected by the audience, the turning point toward tragedy in the protagonist’s fortune. irreversible and a turning point in the plot

Stage 4: Nemesis and Catastrophe “Retribution” or “Payback” Stages of a Tragic Hero Stage 4: Nemesis and Catastrophe “Retribution” or “Payback” This is the most intense point on the hero's tragic journey. The reversal reaches its horrible conclusion, a catastrophe. inescapable downfall, usually death

Final Stage: Catharsis “Renewal" or “Purification Stages of a Tragic Hero Final Stage: Catharsis “Renewal" or “Purification It's intended more for the audience than the characters. Because the audience just witnessed a lot of tragic events, the play ends with a moment of calm. While certainly not a "happy ending," the catharsis shows the characters learning from their mistakes or moving on from the tragedy. felt by the audience--process of releasing strong or repressed emotions and feeling relief