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 Dramatic narrative in which serious and important actions turn out disastrously for the protagonist or tragic hero

 1. Is of great importance to his state or culture a. Is of noble birth or high social station b. Or important leader in his/hersociety

 Moral health of society is identified with hero  Hero’s story is also that of his state

 Not thoroughly good or evil  But they are better or greater than the rest of us: a) Moral worth b) Social significance.

 Disastrous change of fortune  Reversal of events Either of the above throw hero from heights of happiness to the depths of misery.

 Might be a flaw in character  Error in judgment  Or pre-ordained fate

 Arrogant pride may cause hero to disregard divine law, moral code, or fate.

 Of the truth of his situation  Or of his identity

 Because hero is not an evil person his misfortune is greater than he deserves  Hero’s story moves us to fear or terror  We identify our own fallibilities and errors in judgment

 These feelings of fear and pity are purged or purified through catharsis.  Tragedy leaves audience feeling not depressed, but relieved and sometimes elevated.