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Tragedy

Tragedy. The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act I Literary Focus: Tragedy. Tragedy —a literary work depicting serious events, in which the main character comes to an unhappy end. Tragic hero. Main character Usually dignified, courageous and often high ranking

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Tragedy

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  1. Tragedy

  2. The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act I Literary Focus: Tragedy Tragedy—a literary work depicting serious events, in which the main character comes to an unhappy end

  3. Tragic hero • Main character • Usually dignified, courageous and often high ranking • Wins some self-knowledge and wisdom even though he or she suffers defeat or even death

  4. Tragic flaw • An error in judgment or a character weakness that causes the character’s downfall

  5. The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act I Literary Focus: Tragedy In a tragedy • ill-judged human actions lead to inevitable catastrophe, usually including one or more deaths • the characters’ bad deeds, crimes, and mistakes are never forgiven or rectified By contrast, in a comedy • the characters can do as they please as long as they amuse the audience • the funny mess is easily cleaned up at the end [End of Section]

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