elements of shakespeare tragedy Flashcards
1
Q
tragic hero
A
main character cursed by fate
2
Q
struggle between good and evil
A
can take place as plot or within main character
3
Q
hamartia
A
tragic flaw of the tragic hero
4
Q
tragic waste
A
good being destroyed with bad
5
Q
external conflict
A
problem facing a hero as a result of a bad guy
6
Q
internal conflict
A
struggle character suffers within themselves
7
Q
catharsis
A
audience feeling emotions for characters
8
Q
supernatural elements
A
magic, witchcraft, ghosts
9
Q
lack of poetic justice
A
things end poorly for everyone
10
Q
comic relief
A
humorous scene or character that lightens the mood
