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Elements of Tragedy

Elements of Tragedy. Tragedy. A dramatic work that presents the downfall of the tragic hero. The events of a tragic plot are set in motion by a decision that is often a error in judgment (tragic flaw, or hamartia ) on the part of the hero. Characters. Tragic hero

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Elements of Tragedy

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  1. Elements of Tragedy

  2. Tragedy • A dramatic work that presents the downfall of the tragic hero. The events of a tragic plot are set in motion by a decision that is often a error in judgment (tragic flaw, or hamartia) on the part of the hero.

  3. Characters • Tragic hero • Is the protagonist, or central character—the one with whom audiences identify • Usually fails or dies because of a character flaw or a cruel twist of fate • Often has a high rank or status; shows strength while facing his or her destiny

  4. Antagonist • Is the force working against the protagonist • Can be another character, a group of characters, or something nonhuman, such as nature or society

  5. Foil • Is a character whose personality and attitude contrast sharply with those of another character • Highlights both characters traits—for example, a timid character can make a talkative one seem even chattier

  6. Dramatic Conventions • Comic relief • A humorous scene or speech intended to lighten the mood • Dramatic irony • Is when the audience knows more than the characters • Aside • A character’s remark, either to the audience or to another character, that others on stage do not hear • Reveals the character’s private thoughts • Soliloquy • A speech given by a character alone on stage • Lets the audience know what the character is thinking or feeling

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