1. Pride will get you nowhere
The Tragic Hero
Pride will get you nowhere

2. What is a tragic hero?
A tragic hero is a person with heroic or potentially heroic qualities. This person is fated by the Gods or by some supernatural force to doom and destruction or at least to great suffering.
He is destroyed by his own character flaws
Aristotle once said that "A man doesn't become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall."

3. TRAGIC VOCAB
HAMARTIA - a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine.
HUBRIS – excessive pride
PERIPETEIA sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances, especially in reference to fictional narrative.

4. ANAGNORISIS: a moment in a play or other work when a character makes a critical discovery.
NEMISIS: something or someone that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc./rival/punishment
CATHARSIS: cleansing of emotions/ great change that comes from an epiphany.

5. Some other common traits characteristic of a tragic hero:
 Hero must suffer more than he deserves.  Hero must be noble in nature, but imperfect so that the audience can see themselves in him.  Hero must have discovered his fate by his own actions, not by things happening to him.  Hero's story should arouse fear and empathy from the audience.  Hero must be physically or spiritually wounded by his experiences -- often resulting in his death (physical or spiritual).  The hero must be intelligent so he may learn from his mistakes.  He has to be faced with a very serious decision that he has to make.

6. With your group…
Think of someone from history, politics, pop culture, sports, a movie or literature that fits the qualities of a Tragic Hero
Write down the person's name and then discuss how he or she has the qualities. Your choice should ideally meet the majority of criteria.

7. Julius Caesar Tragic Hero Quiz
Many people have different views about the identity of the tragic hero in Julius Caesar. Some argue that the tragic hero is Caesar, while others say it is Brutus.
Which do you think is the TRAGIC HERO of the play according to the first four Acts of the play?
What is his tragic flaw thus far?
Write 2-3 paragraphs exploring this. Use at least one quote to support your answer.
Remember R.A.C.E.

8. R.A.C.E
Re-word the prompt Answer the question but don’t use “No, or Yes,” as you begin it Choose a quote that supports and relates to your answer. Explain your answer by asking yourself “What do I mean by that?”