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Western Tragedy and the Tragic Hero

Western Tragedy and the Tragic Hero. Definition of Tragedy. Dramatic narrative in which serious and important actions turn out disastrously for the protagonist or tragic hero. Tragic Hero. 1. Is of great importance to his state or culture a. Is of noble birth or high social station

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Western Tragedy and the Tragic Hero

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  1. Western Tragedy and the Tragic Hero

  2. Definition of Tragedy • Dramatic narrative in which serious and important actions turn out disastrously for the protagonist or tragic hero

  3. Tragic Hero • 1. Is of great importance to his state or culture a. Is of noble birth or high social station b. Or important leader in his/hersociety

  4. Connection Between Hero and Society • Moral health of society is identified with hero • Hero’s story is also that of his state

  5. Mixed Characters • Not thoroughly good or evil • But they are better or greater than the rest of us: • Moral worth b) Social significance.

  6. Plot follows the Tragic Fall • Disastrous change of fortune • Reversal of events Either of the above throw hero from heights of happiness to the depths of misery.

  7. Tragic fall usually is a consequence of tragic flaw • Might be a flaw in character • Error in judgment • Or pre-ordained fate

  8. Hubris • Arrogant pride may cause hero to disregard divine law, moral code, or fate.

  9. Recognition • Of the truth of his situation • Or of his identity

  10. Audience moved to pity • Because hero is not an evil person his misfortune is greater than he deserves • Hero’s story moves us to fear or terror • We identify our own fallibilities and errors in judgment

  11. Catharsis • These feelings of fear and pity are purged or purified through catharsis. • Tragedy leaves audience feeling not depressed, but relieved and sometimes elevated.

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