Elements of Tragedy

Question 1

Tragedy - elements

Answer 1

• Plot - action of the play
• Theme - message of the play
• Spectacle - scenery, costumes, effects
• Characters - many, including:
  Protagonist - Tragic Hero/heroine
  Antagonist - opposes protagonist

Question 2

Tragic hero - protagonist

Answer 2

• often of high social standing

- tragic flaw - driving by passion, list for power, vengeance

Question 3

Which of the following is an element of Tragedy?

Answer 3

Plot - the action of the play.

Question 4

In a Tragedy, the one who opposes the protagonist is the ___.

Answer 4

Antagonist.