Justice and the Individual · Drama and Law

Tragedy and Social Order

Analyzing how dramatic works portray the consequences of defying social or legal norms.

Key Questions

  1. 1To what extent is a tragic hero responsible for their own downfall versus societal pressure?
  2. 2How does the resolution of a tragedy reflect the author's view on justice?
  3. 3Why do playwrights use dramatic irony to highlight the flaws in a legal system?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.2CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.10
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: Justice and the Individual
Period: Drama and Law

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