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What would you expect a tragic hero to display?
In his "Poetics," Aristotle explains that a tragic hero is going to evoke in the viewer (or spectator) either great pity or great fear, due to the tragic circumstances in which the hero is involved. Such heroes will occupy noble or otherwise prominent positions in life or society and, most importantly, will contribute to their own downfall through a personal flaw of some kind. For example, the tragic hero, Oedipus, had the tragic flaw of pride (perhaps also a severe temper).
Which setting would best develop the theme in a play whose tragic hero's weakness is a lack of respect for authority?
A setting that best develops the theme of a tragic hero's weakness due to a lack of respect for authority would be a dystopian society governed by strict rules and oppressive leadership. In this environment, the hero's rebellion against authority could lead to significant consequences, highlighting their tragic flaw. The tension between individualism and authoritarianism would be palpable, allowing the audience to witness the hero's downfall as they struggle against the very structures that seek to control them. This setting amplifies the theme by illustrating the tragic results of defiance in a world where respect for authority is crucial for survival.
What would Arthur Miller say would make the best tragic hero for a modern play and a modern audience?
Arthur Miller would say that a typical working man or woman would make the best tragic hero for a modern play and a modern audience.
Might Arthur Miller think would make the best modern tragic hero?
Arthur Miller might think that a working woman facing prejudice in a male-dominated business world would make a good modern tragic hero.
Is tone used by an author as language in a piece of writing?
In todays society, many things are metaphorical. Tone can be used by an author as language in a piece of writing due to the fact that when the context is written, there is feeling behind the material. An example of that would be when people read and perceive texts from others. They read it in their heads and perceive how it was "said".
Would Jesus be considered a political and religious activist by todays standards?
yes
Who would be considered hades in todays time?
Hades is Himself in any time.
How would Pericles and Confucius respond to the gap social positions?
As both are dead we cannot ask them. Society was very different in their times, todays society would be confusing to them.
What would be a good topic sentence on relationships and gender expectations in todays society?
i don't like these expectations
Would it be unlikely for the bubonic plague to occur in todays society?
no, because of modern science, it would only kill Mexicans and Arabs
Would William shakespeare be great if he was in todays society?
Shakespeare was the Steven Spielberg and JJ Abrams of his day. He would have found an outlet for his genius.
How were stories with supernatural elements viewed differently in Shakespeare's time versus how they are viewed today?
Audiences during Shakespeare's time considered witches and curses to be real and much scarier than todays audiences would.
What qualities would you expect a tragic hero to display?
The elements of a typical Greek tragic hero are bravery and a relatively high position in society. The anti-hero of a Greek tragedy would ice or greed.
Was the santa maria a caravel?
No it wasn't it was a nao. That means ship in Old Spanish. In todays world it would be considered a carrack.
Which greek god affected todays society the most?
If Greek Gods are real (I don't believe them but they are cool), it would be Pandora, Ares, or Demeter
Is the Samsung A777 a smartphone?
I would think that the Samsung A777 would be considered a smartphone. With todays technology the phones are capable of pretty much doing your thinking for you!
What would society be like with out Bill Cosby?
Society would be better; what is considered his "comedy" is just a series of unintelligent jokes and noises.
