1. The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act V
Tragedy and Motive & Summarize

2. F.L.T Today, I will be able… examine tragedy and motive as I read
develop the skill of summarizing
define the selective vocabulary
So that I can gain deeper knowledge of the drama.

3. Literary Analysis: Tragedy
drama
Definition: a ____________ in which major character, who is of _________ stature, meets with disaster or great ____________.
He/She’s downfall is because…
fate, the idea of a pre-planned ___________
a serious character __________
some combination of _______
noble
misfortune
destiny
flaw
both

4. Motive
important
Definition: an _____________ element of a tragic hero’s character.
guides his or her thoughts or ____________
often motives are ________ but misguided
results = a tragic _______ that may seem undeserved.
actions
good
fate

5. Purpose of Tragedies
Although they are sad, they can also be ______________.
They show the greatness and nobility of the __________ spirit when faced with grave challenges.
Try to consider the __________message it conveys by the tragic events.
uplifting
human
positive

6. Reading Skill: Summarize
MAIN
Definition: stating the _______ points.
Identify: causes and effects
cause = an event, action, or emotion that _________ a result.
effect = the ________ produced by the cause.
Causes and effects help advance the plot and lead to the tragic outcome.
produces
result

7. Romeo & Juliet Act V
Vocabulary

8. remnants, n.
The remnants of the house still stood after the fire.

9. penury, n.
Many children in third world countries live in penury.

10. disperse, v.
Confetti was dispersed after the winner was announced.

11. haughty, n.
Many movie stars are haughty, but some are humble.

12. ambiguities, n.
I did not know his true feelings for me. His actions have many ambiguities.

13. scourge, n.
Push-ups were the scourge that the sergeant used to punish the soldiers for their laziness.