The Power of the Stage · Dramatic Texts

Tragedy and the Human Condition

Deconstructing the elements of classical and modern tragedy through the study of a major play.

Key Questions

  1. 1To what extent is the tragic hero responsible for their own downfall versus the role of fate?
  2. 2How does the structure of a play manipulate the audience's sense of catharsis?
  3. 3In what ways does dramatic irony create a unique relationship between the audience and the protagonist?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9ELA11LT02AC9ELA11LT03
Year: Year 11
Subject: English
Unit: The Power of the Stage
Period: Dramatic Texts

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