To understand the origin of the Western concepts of CONFLICT and TRAGIC HERO.

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To understand the origin of the Western concepts of CONFLICT and TRAGIC HERO

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By Sophocles Aristotle’s perfect tragedy

 What I am looking for:  Creative use of explorative strategies  Summary of important plot points

Why is this Aristotle’s perfect tragedy? What ‘expectations’ did Aristotle have for tragedies?

Summarize your findings for the group

Chain of events, linear narrative mcmanus/oedipusplot.html Takes place in one day Must be on top of the world at the start and buried at the end

The tragic hero is better than us One tragic flaw (hamartia), usually HUBRIS True to life Probable Consistent

Should be fully integrated into the play The voice of the people

It’s important, but poets shouldn’t rely solely on it

Purges the hamartia from the heart of the spectator

Does tragedy require catharsis?

3 minute opening Afterwards, take turns in 10 minute discussion discussion. One-minute closing

Is a discussion – not a debate. Often raises more questions than it answers. Is student driven.