Oedipus and Hamlet Tragic Hero Graphic Organizer Directions: For each of the following characteristics of a tragic hero, find a quote that proves the character demonstrates this characteristic and explain HOW that quote proves this.

Characteristics of a Tragic Hero Oedipus Hamlet 1. A tragic hero is of noble birth,

meaning that he is royalty. AND/OR A tragic her has a noble disposition, meaning that he is a good person (better than most people) at some point in the play.

2. A tragic hero suffers a reversal of fortune, meaning that he has everything at one point in the play and then loses it.

Oedipus and Hamlet Tragic Hero Graphic Organizer Directions: For each of the following characteristics of a tragic hero, find a quote that proves the character demonstrates this characteristic and explain HOW that quote proves this.

Characteristics of a Tragic Hero Oedipus Hamlet 3. A tragic hero recognizes the consequences of his actions.

4. A tragic hero has a tragic flaw, a defect in his character (i.e. hubris) that leads to his downfall.

5. The audience watches the actions of the tragic hero and is moved to pity and fear (catharsis).