Elements of Shakespearean Tragedy Worksheet

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One or more humorous characters who participate in scenes intended to lighten the mood
main character, cursed by fate and possessed of Tragic Flaw
this struggle can be part of Plot or within the main character
the fatal character flaw of the tragic hero
Good being destroyed along with Bad at the play's resolution
a problem facing the hero as a result of the plot or from a "bad guy" character
the hero's struggle with his/her fatal flaw
release of the audience's emotions through empathy with the characters magic,
witchcraft, ghosts, etc.
things end poorly for everyone, including the "good guys"