What is a Tragic Hero?: Harvey DentAs you look through the presentation, write down the traits of a tragic hero. Then, watch the video clip on each slide, and explain why Harvey Dent (from Batman) fits the description of a tragic hero.

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Name at least 3 more tragic heroes from books, movies, TV or real life:• ______________________________________________• ______________________________________________• ______________________________________________

Truly Tragic?Romeo Juliet

1. Noble status

Yes or NoWhy?

Yes or NoWhy?

2. Good person who the audience likes.

Yes or NoWhy?

Yes or NoWhy?

3. Tragic Flaw

Yes or NoWhy?

Yes or NoWhy?

4. Responsible for his/her downfall

Yes or NoWhy?

Yes or NoWhy?

5. Reversal of fortunes

Yes or NoWhy?

Yes or NoWhy?

6. Punishment exceeds crime

Yes or NoWhy?

Yes or NoWhy?

7. Downfall restores peace to society

Yes or NoWhy?

Yes or NoWhy?

Before doing any research, record your initial thoughts as to whether or not Romeo and Juliet are tragic heroes. If the character possesses the trait, circle yes, if not, circle no, and then justify your choice.

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Using your Romeo and Juliet text, find passages that support that each character either is or is not a tragic hero. Record the act, scene and line along with your quote.

Three thought provoking questions I could ask during the discussion tomorrow are….1. _________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________2. _________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________3. _________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

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