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Elements of Tragedy

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Greek Tragedy. Hero is elevated. Story has to occur within 24 hours. Little or no humor. Religious in nature: Gods and Goddesses. Audience has catharsis ... – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Elements of Tragedy


1
Elements of Tragedy
  • Greek
  • Elizabethan
  • American Theater

2
Basic Elements
  • Hero faces an overwhelming conflict
  • Hero has a tragic flaw
  • Hero takes a fall
  • Order is restored

3
Greek Tragedy
  • Hero is elevated
  • Story has to occur within 24 hours
  • Little or no humor
  • Religious in nature Gods and Goddesses
  • Audience has catharsis
  • Supernatural elements

4
Elizabethan Tragedy
  • Comic Relief included
  • May last more than 24 hours
  • Characters elevated
  • Revenge is very often involved
  • Supernatural elements

5
American Tragedy
  • Character need not be elevated
  • Humor may or may not be included
  • Not necessarily a religious background
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