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TragedyRomeo and Juliet
Everyone has a flaw…but in a different form
In a classic tragedy, characters let
this flaw overpower them,leading to their downfall.
Elements of a Shakespeare Tragedy
1. Structure2. Tragic Hero3. Tragic Conflict4. Supernatural, fate, chance
Structure of a Tragedy
Exposition
Exiting Force
Hamartia
Crisis
Tragic Force
Catastrophe
Restore the order
Exposition
Establish the setting
Set the tone and mood of the play
Introduce key characters, but the tragic hero is not revealed
Exiting Force
The main conflict is introduced
The pace of the play is introduced
Hamartia
Hamartia is a fatal flaw
Mistakes are made because of the tragic hero’s judgement
Main cause of the catastrophe
Tragic hero still controls his fate
Crisis
Turning point of the play
This serves as the climax of the play.
The crisis is the result of the hamartia.
The tragic hero no longer has control over his destined downfall.
Tragic Force
The tragic hero begins to experience his downfall.
The tragic force leads to the catastrophe
The hero now has little control over his fate.
Catastrophe
The undeniable death of the tragic hero occurs
Resolution to the conflict takes place.
Restored Order
A resolution takes place, no loose ends are left.
A restored society takes place.
Common patterns in Shakespeare’s tragedies …
Lack of control
Murder Death of the tragic hero
Miscommunication
Increasing urgency Realization of tragic flaw
Tragic Hero
1. Noble and unordinary
2. Death is inevitable
3. Pride leads to poor decisions
4. A tragic hero has a flaw that leads to his or her downfall.
5. Blind to reality
6. Death leads to a greater cause.
Chance, Fate, Supernatural
Chance is used to depict the audience’s life
Fate is apparent through fortunetellers
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