Literature in English · JC 2 · Dramatic Form and Theatricality · 4.º Período
Tragedy and the Tragic Hero
Investigating the evolution of the tragic form and the characteristics of the tragic hero across different literary periods.
MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB 9509 AO3: Explore connections and comparisons between literary texts.SEAB 9509 AO4: Demonstrate understanding of the contexts in which literary texts are written and received.
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Investigating the evolution of the tragic form and the characteristics of the tragic hero across different literary periods.
Key Questions
- What are the defining features of Aristotelian tragedy versus modern tragedy?
- How does the concept of 'hamartia' apply to the protagonists studied?
- To what extent is the tragic outcome inevitable?
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