Tragedy and the Human Condition · Autumn Term
The Evolution of the Tragic Hero
Examining how the concept of the protagonist has shifted from high-born figures to the common man.
Key Questions
- 1To what extent is the tragic hero a victim of fate versus their own agency?
- 2How does the shift to the common man alter the emotional impact of the catastrophe?
- 3In what ways do playwrights use hamartia to critique the social structures of their time?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: English Literature - Drama and TragedyA-Level: English Literature - Literary Genres
Year: Year 13
Subject: English
Unit: Tragedy and the Human Condition
Period: Autumn Term
Suggested Methodologies
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