PPT-Tragic Character Arcs Objective:

To evaluate the tragic journey of key characters and the causes of their regression Lesson 9 Character Arc The journey of a character and the dynamics of their character traits throughout the course of a narrative. H. ero? . A character who . makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to his/her own destruction.. Characteristics of a Tragic Hero. #1 Noble Background. Since tragedy involves the “fall” of the hero, he or she must have a high position to fall from, or else there is no tragedy. People who fall from a high position in society, such as king, affect the lives of others as well. . Tragedy and . Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare: The man. 1563-1616. Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Wrote 37 plays, about 154 sonnets, and started as an actor. Main actor and principal playwright was Lord Chamberlain’s Men theater company. The Stage and the School. Chapter 6. Dr. Neighbours. 2 Recognized varieties of drama:. Tragedy. Generally end in catastrophes. Often have a death at the end. Comedy. Usually lighthearted. Clever dialogue and amusing characters. Shakespeare!. In Shakespeare's time, most plays were performed . in outdoor . public theatres.. These theatres were basically a giant courtyard surrounding a raised stage.. The most famous theatre was/is the Globe, which could hold over 3,000 people.. Drama where the central character(s) suffer disaster/great misfortune. Definition:. A drama in which a character (usually a good and noble person of high rank) is brought to a disastrous end in his or her confrontation with a superior force (fortune, the gods, social forces, universal values), but also comes to understand the meaning of his or her deeds and to accept an appropriate punishment. (. Objective 1: Key Terms and Vocabulary. Objectives. By the time you finish taking notes on this presentation, you should . understand the definitions of the following terms . and be able to . identify examples of each. Toil and Trouble;. Fire Burn . and Caldron Bubble. Renaissance Theater. First origins of English drama were from miracle and morality plays of the Middle Ages. Very popular for all classes. Considered a rough profession not suitable for women. Author Study Questions. Canto 1 & 3 Questions. Canto 5 & 34 Questions. Hero’s Journey Tracking Sheet. Macbeth Vocab Part I. Tragedy: . a play dealing with tragic events that has an unhappy ending, especially one concerning the downfall of a main character.. Tragedy. Drama where the central character(s) suffer disaster/great misfortune. Definition:. "Tragedy, then, is a process of imitating an action which has serious implications, is complete, and possesses magnitude; by means of language which has been made sensuously attractive, with each of its varieties found separately in the parts; enacted by the persons themselves and not presented through narrative; through a course of pity and fear completing the purification . Tragedy. A drama that always ends in a catastrophe, most often death, for the main character (and often several other important characters).. There are no happy endings in tragedies.. The main character is known as the . Catharsis. The act or process of releasing a strong emotion [such as fear or pity] especially by expressing it in an art form.. Acting is a means of . catharsis. for her. . . Comedy. A dramatic work that is light and often humorous or satirical in tone and usually contains a happy resolution of the thematic conflict. . BRING ALL PERMISSION SLIPS TO ME!!!. Comedy V.s. Tragedy . Find your 7 o’clock partner and discuss the difference between the two. Comedies. Consider the definition below, then brainstorm three comedic moments in . Learning Targets. :. Students will be able to list common . Tragic Flaws. of a . tragic hero. .. Students will be able to identify what makes a character the . tragic hero. . Students . will . be aware of . Amjed L. Jabbar. Ph.D. English Literature. Google Classroom (Renaissance Drama). Class Code (. 52zj6rj. ). William Shakespeare. 1564 - 1616. "He was not of an age, but for all time". 1. son of a tradesman..