1. Seven Stages of a Greek Tragedy

2. FIRST STAGE Hero of Noble Birth Why? Hero must be in a position to make decisions that will effect everyone in the community from the top to the bottom. Who is in such a position in our modern world?

3. Second Element Hero needs to have an inherent flaw. What is that? An inherent flaw is a flaw that one is born with, stubbornness, pride, 1 st of the seven deadly sins, it is not bad to be stubborn or proud, but when one lets this rule ones decision making process it can be a problem. Also known as Hubris.

5. Third Element Hero must make a mistake Due to his/ her flaw Aristotle may argue that it is due to the mistake itself that leads to a downfall, the outcome is still the same. A downfall or a reversal of fortune

6. Fourth Element (Andrea’s) Downfall Andrea Raducan is the first gymnast to be stripped of a medal because of a drug violation Whatever her reason, it lead to a downfall for her, her country and the field of gymnastics

7. Fifth Element Death, Death and More Death Downfall affects everyone= Death, Death and more Death If there are not bodies strewn across the stage or reports of death throughout, then it is not a Greek Tragedy you are viewing.

8. Sixth Element A Moment of Enlightenment The Hero realizes his / her mistake Rushes to fix it…but it is too late Too Late

9. Seventh Element Pity & Fear = Catharsis Audience must experience a feeling of pity and fear for the tragic hero and his /her predicament. “Thank God it didn’t happen to me.” Purging of emotions by audience Otherwise not a successful tragedy.

10. QUESTIONS Can you think of a Modern Day Tragedy? List two examples of hubris. Why does the hero need to be of noble birth?