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.
This question is incomplete. Here is the complete question:
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.
