The Tragic Hero
Directions: Read pages 738-739 in your book and answer the following questions.
1.
Discuss Aristotle’s idea of tragedy. Do you agree with his explanation? Why or why not?
2. What is catharsis? How does it relate to Antigone?
3. What movie or television program has brought you to catharsis? Explain.
4. According to Aristotle, what constitutes a tragic hero?
5. What is a tragic flaw? How does it contribute to a hero’s downfall?
6. What is your definition of a tragic hero?
7. Do you think that Aristotle’s view of tragedy assumes that life is essentially hopeless?
The Tragic Hero
Directions: Read pages 738-739 in your book and answer the following questions.
1.
Discuss Aristotle’s idea of tragedy. Do you agree with his explanation? Why or why not?
2. What is catharsis? How does it relate to Antigone?
3. What movie or television program has brought you to catharsis? Explain.
4. According to Aristotle, what constitutes a tragic hero?
5. What is a tragic flaw? How does it contribute to a hero’s downfall?
6. What is your definition of a tragic hero?
7. Do you think that Aristotle’s view of tragedy assumes that life is essentially hopeless?
The Tragic Hero
Directions: Read pages 738-739 in your book and answer the following questions.
1.
Discuss Aristotle’s idea of tragedy. Do you agree with his explanation? Why or why not?
2. What is catharsis? How does it relate to Antigone?
3. What movie or television program has brought you to catharsis? Explain.
4. According to Aristotle, what constitutes a tragic hero?
5. What is a tragic flaw? How does it contribute to a hero’s downfall?
6. What is your definition of a tragic hero?
7. Do you think that Aristotle’s view of tragedy assumes that life is essentially hopeless?