This overview of tragedy prepares students to study Shakespeare's tragedies, a Greek tragedy, or a more modern tragedy (such as Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart). This lesson plan includes a 15-page slide presentation on the history of tragedy, key terms and authors, as well as fill-in-the-blank notes to help students follow along with the lecture. A black-and-white printable version of the lecture, as well as completed notes, are also provided.
Topics covered:
Greek Theater design
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