Dramatic Tension and Conflict · Speaking & Listening

Tragedy and the Human Condition

Investigating the elements of tragedy, including the tragic flaw and the concept of catharsis.

Key Questions

  1. 1Is the downfall of a tragic hero the result of fate or personal choice?
  2. 2How does the experience of catharsis affect the audience's moral perspective?
  3. 3Why do tragic narratives continue to resonate across different cultures and eras?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Reading and Literature Studies - Grade 10
Grade: Grade 10
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: Dramatic Tension and Conflict
Period: Speaking & Listening

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