Shakespearean Tragedy and the Tragic Hero

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Shakespearean Tragedy and the Tragic Hero

Shakespearean tragedy follows a pattern Establishes the hero (sometimes his heroism is thrust upon him Illustrates the hero’s fall Recognizes a fatal flaw in the hero (hamartia) Some balance is restored.

The Tragic Hero He/she is a noble character: both in high birth, but also has nobility of spirit. The hero falls from his high position; fate may be a factor in the fall. He/she contributes to his/her own downfall and tragic end. He /she faces death with honour.

Three Factors that Contribute to the Tragedy

The Tragic Vision The conclusion is inevitable and catastrophic. The protagonist suffers terribly, and the audience experiences pity and fear. These emotions are purged in a catharsis. This suffering is disproportionate to the protagonist’s guilt The suffering is also redemptive, bringing about the capacity for learning and the acceptance of moral responsibility.

The Tragic Plot: Exposition: (Act 1): introduce characters and circumstances Rising Action: (usually Act 2) introduces conflict, builds tension, Focus on the hero and his decisions or lack thereof Climax: high point in the hero’s fortune where he meets his first serious defeat (usually Act 3) Falling Action: opposing force takes over ( Act 4) Catastrophe: reversal of the protagonist’s fortunes (PERIPETEIA) results in the character’s death, which is usually a brighter prospect for him/her than living in disgrace.

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