Elements of Tragedy

tragedy-
-noun. defined by Aristotle as is a form of drama exciting the emotions of pity and fear...presenting a reversal of fortune. usually ends in multiple deaths.

tragic hero--
-noun. a literary character who makes an error of judgment or has a fatal flaw that, combined with fate and external forces, brings on a tragedy. In order for the tragic hero to arouse these feelings in the audience, he cannot be either all good or all evil but must be someone the audience can identify with. It has been suggested that because the tragic hero's suffering is greater than his offense, the audience feels pity; because the audience members perceive that they could behave similarly, they feel pity.

tragic flaw 
–noun. the character defect that causes the downfall of the protagonist of a tragedy; hamartia.

Hw:
1. Look at your dual-entry journal. Which quotes support that John Proctor is a man to be pitied and admired? One who has flaws, but ones that can be related to by the audience?(as in the definition of tragic hero). Rewrite at least 3-4 quotes and explain your answers.

2. What do you believe is his tragic flaw--why?