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16 November, 05:28

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

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  1. 16 November, 05:31
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    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.
  2. 16 November, 05:37
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    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.
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