1) A Tragic Hero:

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2) Good vs Evil:
Real as its is in today’s time as well as it was in Shakespeare’s time.
3) Hamartia:
Protagonist in these tragedies all carry a flaw. Leaves them vulnerable and eventually leads
to disastrous end.
4) Tragic waste:
Hero and villain ultimately die, known as tragic waste.
5) Conflict:
Internal: The hero faces conflict in their mind.
External: The hero faces conflict from his antagonist.
6) The Supernatural:
Superstitious beliefs come to play in some of Shakespeare’s tragic plays. Ghost form part of
the plot in Julius Caesar, Hamlet and Macbeth.
7) Catharsis:
Audience immersion leads to an emotional rollercoaster, with mixed feelings for the hero
and their antagonist.
8) Lack of poetic Justice:
When both good and evil characters experience justice.
9) Comic relief:
One or more humorous characters who participate in scenes intended to lighten the mood.