Tragic and Modern Day Hero
http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/english/melani/cs6/tragedy.html (harder)
http://shakespeare.nuvvo.com/lesson/4435-elements-of-a-tragic-hero-in-literature
http://www.sparknotes.com/drama/fences/canalysis.html#Troy-Maxson
http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-cobuild/anti-hero
http://www.spiritus-temporis.com/anti-hero/types.html
1. What elements are essential for tragedy?
2. For a tragic hero?
3. What is a tragic flaw?
4. What is a modern day tragic hero?
5. Define Anti-hero.
6. What are characteristics of an anti-hero?
7. Give 3 examples of anti-heroes. Why are they considered an anti-hero?
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Essay Topic: Is Troy Maxson an antihero or a tragic hero? Use your book for support.
Write a 5 paragraph persuasive essay on the topic.
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