Question

What are elements of a Shakespearean tragedy? check all that apply

Answer 1

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Which are elements of a Shakespearean tragedy? Check all that apply

-a wise character

-a farfetched ending

-a flawed hero

-an emotional release

-a misunderstanding

-a major catastrophe

Answer:

The correct answers are: a flawed hero , an emotional release

, a misunderstanding  and a major catastrophe.

Explanation:

 Shakespearean tragedy refers to a genre that is similar to Shakespeare's writing style, including his plays as well.

If we look closely, each of these items belong to the style of Shakespear's plays.

A flawed hero, that hero who, even though he is admirable and behaves morally, ends up being "useless" .

An emotional release, because the endings are loaded with sad emotions.

A misunderstanding that ends with a major catastrophe.

Answer 2

Answer:

Tragic Hero- A main character cursed by fate and possessed of a tragic flaw.

A Struggle Between Good and Evil- This struggle can take place as part of the plot or exist within the main character.

Hamartia- The fatal character flaw of the tragic hero.

Tragic Waste- The good being destroyed along with the bad at the resolution of the play. Often played out with the unnecessary loss of life, especially of "good guy" characters.

External Conflict- This can be a problem facing the hero as a result of the plot or a "bad guy" character.

Internal Conflict- The struggle the hero engages in with his/her fatal flaw.

Catharsis- The release of the audience's emotions through empathy with the characters.

Supernatural Elements- Magic, witchcraft, ghosts, etc.

Lack of Poetic Justice- Things end poorly for everyone, including the "good guys."

Comic Relief- One or more humorous characters who participate in scenes intended to lighten the mood.