Tragedy and the Human Condition · Autumn Term
The Politics of Tragedy
Investigating how tragic narratives reflect or challenge the power structures of their era.
Key Questions
- 1How is the tension between the individual and the state manifested in tragic conflict?
- 2To what degree is tragedy an inherently conservative or radical genre?
- 3How do gendered expectations shape the tragic trajectory of female protagonists?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: English Literature - Drama and TragedyA-Level: English Literature - Historical and Social Contexts
Year: Year 13
Subject: English
Unit: Tragedy and the Human Condition
Period: Autumn Term
Suggested Methodologies
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