Elements of a Tragedy

What is hamartia?

• A type of waste in Shakespeare's plays
• A type of hero in tragedies
• A type of conflict in Shakespearean tragedies
• A flaw in a character that leads to their downfall

What is tragic waste?

• The destruction caused by external conflict
• The disturbing demise of both good and evil characters in a tragedy
• The internal struggle of a tragic character
• The loss of potential in a tragic hero

What is a tragic hero?

• A character who is virtuous and never makes mistakes
• A character who always dies in the end
• A character who faces adversity caused by their flawed persona or sealed by fate
• A character who is evil and causes harm to others

What is external conflict in Shakespearean tragedies?

• Conflict faced by the hero from their antagonists
• Conflict between good and evil characters
• Conflict faced by the hero within their mind
• Conflict caused by the hero's flawed persona

Why does the good vs evil theme feature often in tragedy?

• Because it is a requirement in all tragedies
• Because it is a popular theme among audiences
• Because it is a way to create suspense
• Because good and evil characters existed in society