<p> Name: Date: Period: .</p><p>TRAGEDY</p><p>Aristotle’s Definition of Tragedy A tragedy is the imitation of an action (1) that is serious, has magnitude, and is complete in itself; (2) in language with plea- surable accessories, each kind introduced separately in different parts of the work; (3) in a dramatic form as distinct from a narrative form; (4) with incidents arousing pity and fear, whereby to provide an outlet for such emotions. </p><p>Elements of Tragedy</p><p>~ Should have a protagonist worthy of interest, concern or sympathy - Evil or depraved character cannot be tragic heroes ~ The tragic hero should not be perfect or an embodiment of virtues. ~ The disaster that befalls the protagonist should be inevitable - Either decreed by fate or the outcome of his actions or choices ~ The protagonist must fight for a noble cause. ~ The world must be turbulent in order to play havoc with the protagonist. - The death or defeat of the protagonist seems to restore order, but it is just on illusion. - Disequilibrium of the universe is an essential of tragedy. </p><p>Characteristics of a Tragic Hero</p><p>~ A belief in his own freedom - makes choices - possesses the faith and courage to accept outcomes of his choices ~ A supreme pride - seems to demonstrate a superiority to other human beings and an equality with gods - gives a unique power and dignity ~ Capacity for suffering - suffers because he believes in what he is doing - feels both guilt and guiltlessness - justifies actions, yet not convinced they are just - no fear of death ~ A sense of commitment - an inevitability moves him to the resolution ~ Vigorous protest - does not accept fate quietly - blames everyone for his position ~ Transfiguration - learns from his agony - softened by his experiences ~ Impact - outcome is a deeper understanding of the human condition </p><p>Name: Date: Period: . Tragedy and the Tragic Hero</p><p>Elements of Tragedy Does John Textual Evidence Proctor fit? </p><p>~ Should have a protagonist worthy of interest, concern or sympathy - Evil or depraved charac- ter cannot be tragic heroes</p><p>~ The tragic hero should not be perfect or an embodiment of virtues</p><p>~ The disaster that befalls the protagonist should be inevitable - Either decreed by fate or the outcome of his ac- tions or choices</p><p>~ The protagonist must fight for a noble cause</p><p>~ The world must be turbulent in order to play havoc with the protagonist. - The death or defeat of the protagonist seems to restore order, but it is just on illusion. - Disequilibrium of the universe is an essential of tragedy. Does John Characteristics of a Tragic Hero Proctor Textual Evidence fit?</p><p>~ A belief in his own freedom - makes choices - possesses the faith and courage to accept outcomes of his choices</p><p>~ A supreme pride - seems to demonstrate a superiority to other human beings and an equality with gods - gives a unique power and dignity</p><p>~ Capacity for suffering - suffers because he believes in what he is doing - feels both guilt and guiltlessness - justifies actions, yet not convinced they are just - no fear of death</p><p>~ A sense of commitment - an inevitability moves him to the resolution</p><p>~ Vigorous protest - does not accept fate quietly - blames everyone for his position</p><p>~ Transfiguration - learns from his agony - softened by his experiences</p><p>~ Impact - outcome is a deeper understanding of the human condition</p>