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Tragedy and the tragic hero
Learn the features of tragedy, from the hero's fatal flaw to the reversal, recognition and catharsis that make the genre so powerful.
⏱ 20 min❓ 9 questions
What you'll be able to do
- ✔I can define key features of tragedy, including hamartia, hubris, reversal, recognition and catharsis
- ✔I can explain how a tragic hero's flaw drives the choices that lead to their downfall
- ✔I can apply the terms of tragedy to classical, Shakespearean and original texts
How this works
- 1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
- 2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
- 3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.
What's inside
9 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:
- 🔘Multiple choice — Tap the answer you think is best, then check it.
- 🔗Match the pairs — Choose the partner that goes with each item.
👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.
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Curriculum: AC9E9LE04