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The Elements Of Shakespearean Tragedy - Coggle Diagram
The Elements Of Shakespearean Tragedy
Tragic Hero
The main character of a play, the one who faces challenges, overcomes obstacles, and finally discovers their mistakes. That is either caused by their flaw or fate.
Good VS. Evil
This element raises the imagination of the audience as they find out the difference between both good and evil characters.
Hamlet is a one of a kind example of good and evil forces. He changes from an honorable character to a callous villain when he avenges his father’s death by murdering Polonius.
Hamartia
It referred to the hero’s flow.
Once again Hamlet illustrates it perfectly, when his overthinking leads to overreacting by killing Polonius thinking he was his uncle Claudius which lead to the insanity of Ophelia.
Tragic Waste
Both the hero and the villain find their way to death.
Conflict
This element is divided into two branches: external conflict which the hero faces from his antagonists, and internal conflict which the hero faces in his/her minds.
Supernatural
That is where fictional beliefs such as ghosts form the plot. This is clearly seen in Hamlet as well as Macbeth.
Catharsis
The audience experiences the mixed feelings which are going on in the hero’s mind in addition to his antagonists. At the same time, their sympathy towards the villain completely vanishes.
Fate
Othello’s love for Desdemona elicits disapproval from her father due to his black skin. He never chose to be born black and cannot change his appearance.
Lack of poetic justice
Poetic justice occurs when both good and evil characters experience justice.