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Questions for Discussion: Elements of Tragedy

Directions: For each dramatic/Aristotelian element, write down examples and be prepared to
explain how your examples fit the definition of that element.

1) Define Anagnorisis:

a) Give an example from Oedipus the King

b) Think of an example from your own life

c) Provide an example from current events or history

2) Define Hamartia:

a) Give an example from Oedipus the King

b) Think of an example from your own life

c) Provide an example from current events or history

3) Define Peripeteia:

a) Give an example from Oedipus the King

b) Think of an example from your own life

c) Provide an example from current events or history

4) Define Catharsis:

a) Give an example from Oedipus the King

b) Think of an example from your own life

c) Provide an example from current events or history

5) Define Hubris:

a) Give an example from Oedipus the King

b) Think of an example from your own life

c) Provide an example from current events or history

6) Describe elements/characteristics of the Tragic Hero:

a) Give an example from Oedipus the King

b) Think of an example from your own life

c) Provide an example from current events or history

7) Define Dramatic Irony:

a) Give an example from Oedipus the King

b) Think of an example from your own life

c) Provide an example from current events or history