1. Honors English Nine
Common elements of a Shakespearean Tragedy and characteristics of a Tragic Hero

2. Common elements in a Shakespearean tragedy…
The Shakespearean tragedy has a tragic hero with a tragic flaw.
The Shakespearean tragedy has internal and external conflicts.
A revenge motive is present.
Some humor is evident.
A Shakespearean tragedy has chance happenings.
Supernatural elements occur.

3. Tragic Hero Characteristics
The tragic hero is a person of noble statute. He often holds a position of power and is well-liked and respected
The tragic hero has a tragic flaw in his character.
Due to this flaw, the tragic hero commits a tragic mistake.

4. Tragic Hero Characteristics
The tragic hero recognizes the mistake he has made.
The tragic hero loses his position of power and/or dies.
In a paragraph, identify how Romeo fits the characteristics of a tragic hero.
In another paragraph, identify how the play fits the common elements of a Shakespearean tragedy.