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Tragedy Theory

Published on Nov 19, 2015

Aristotle's tragedy theory lesson

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

L.O: STRENGTHEN UNDERSTANDING OF FEATURES OF A TRAGEDY

  • Starter: write down what you consider to be the most important fact about Tragedy. Add it to the sheet....
  • Read the background information on Aristotle and his Theory of Tragedy.
  • Using the underlined key words, summarise the section you have been given in your own words.
  • Once you're happy, write your ideas on the sheet.
  • What are the 3 most important aspects of narrative from what you have learnt?

ADD ANY IMPORTANT KEY WORDS TO YOUR GLOSSARY

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REMIND YOURSELF OF THE PLOT OF ROMEO AND JULIET

  • Create a narrative structure of the events in the play.
  • Look through the notes we have made on Aristotle's theory. How many ideas can you see Shakespeare has employed in this play?
  • Extension: which areas of tragedy theory are the most effective in the play? Are there any not used? Why not?
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WHICH ASPECTS OF TRAGEDY THEORY DO YOU THINK ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT?

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO UNDERSTAND BETTER?

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