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

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

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4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSr6mP- zxUc

5 By Sophocles Aristotle’s perfect tragedy

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

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

9 Summarize your findings for the group

10 Chain of events, linear narrative http://www2.cnr.edu/home/b mcmanus/oedipusplot.html Takes place in one day Must be on top of the world at the start and buried at the end

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

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

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

15 Purges the hamartia from the heart of the spectator

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17 Does tragedy require catharsis?

18 3 minute opening Afterwards, take turns in 10 minute discussion discussion. One-minute closing

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

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