Tragedy: Hamartia and Catharsis
Exploring the conventions of Shakespearean tragedy, focusing on the tragic hero and audience response.
Key Questions
- Analyze how a tragic hero's hamartia (fatal flaw) contributes to their downfall.
- Evaluate the concept of catharsis in the audience's experience of Shakespearean tragedy.
- Compare the role of fate versus free will in the unfolding of a Shakespearean tragedy.
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