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LO: To consider what Tragedy means in Drama, and what we can infer
Write down four words you associate with the word Tragedy. What does it make you think of?
Tragedy
Is this π½ the right usage of the word? What does it tell you about the person using it?
“It is a tragedy that England has not won a World Cup since 1966.”
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TRAGEDY
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A tragedy, then, should be: an imitation of events that are serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude; in the form of action, not of narrative; able to create feelings of pity and fear in the audience. an exploration of a character's shocking reversal of fortune
A tragedy, then, should be:
Using the information above, add to the TRAGEDY section of your table from last lesson.
If our play this term is called The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice, what do we expect to see in it?
LO: To consider the geopolitical context of Shakespeare's time
Who are the superpowers of today's world?
Does the world feel like it's changing?
The Caliph πΉπ· vs The Doge π¦
LO: to consider the local context of Shakespeare's play
Can you think of a form of entertainment or art that is truly for 'everyone'? Is there any?
LO: To look at the opening scene of the play and consider how Shakespeare introduces the tragic hero
Should fiction always be from the protagonist's perspective? How does that change it?
Can you think of any fiction where the protagonist changes midway through?
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He, in good time, must his lieutenant be, And I, God bless the mark, his Moorshipβs ancient. Iago, 1:1
He, in good time, must his lieutenant be, And I, God bless the mark, his Moorshipβs ancient.
Iago, 1:1