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Shakespearean Tragedy

Shakespearean Tragedy. Shakespearean tragedy follows a pattern. Establishes the hero (sometimes his heroism is thrust upon him) Illustrates the hero’s fall Recognizes a fatal flaw in the hero Some balance is restored. He/she is a noble character: noble and high birth

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Shakespearean Tragedy

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  1. Shakespearean Tragedy

  2. Shakespearean tragedy follows a pattern • Establishes the hero (sometimes his heroism is thrust upon him) • Illustrates the hero’s fall • Recognizes a fatal flaw in the hero • Some balance is restored.

  3. He/she is a noble character: noble and high birth • The hero falls from his/her high position; fate may be a factor in the fall. He/she contributes to his/her own downfall and tragic end. He/she faces death with honour. The Tragic Hero

  4. TRAGEDY: downfall and death FATE SOCIETY CHARACTER HIMSELF/HERSELF Three Factors that Contribute to the Tragedy

  5. The Tragic Vision • The conclusion is inevitable and catastrophic. • The protagonist suffers terribly, and the audience experiences pity and fear. • This suffering is disproportionate to the protagonist’s guilt • The suffering is also redemptive, bringing about the capacity for learning and the acceptance of moral responsibility.

  6. The Tragic Plot: Exposition/(Act 1): introduce characters and circumstances Rising Action: (usually Act 2) introduces conflict, builds tension, Focus on the hero and his decisions or lack thereof Climax: high point in the hero’s fortune where he meets his first serious defeat (usually Act 3) Falling Action: opposing force takes over ( Act 4) Catastrophe: reversal of the protagonist’s fortunes results in the character’s death, which is usually a brighter Prospect for him/her than living in disgrace.

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