Create one essay (minimum five paragraphs) that explains and defines the concept of Aristotelian Tragedy. Be sure to introduce Aristotle by explaining who he was and why he matters, focus on the elements of the ideal tragic play, and the critical elements of a tragic hero.  

Directions:

• Type your essay in Microsoft Word, Pages, or Google Docs.
• Use 12-point font size, Times New Roman.
• Double space!
• Create enough paragraphs (5) to get the job done. The minimum requirement follows the standard 5-paragraph essay format outlined below:
  • Introduction
  • Body 1
  • Body 2
  • Body 3
  • Conclusion
• Include a title
• Write a proper heading at the top of your paper:
  • Name
  • Date
  • School name (ECCO)
  • 4j ID #
• Structure:
  • PARAGRAPH ONE: INTRO TO ARISTOTLE AND HIS DEFINITION OF TRAGEDY
  • PARAGRAPH TWO: TRAGEDY EXPLAINED
  • PARAGRAPH THREE: TRAITS OF A TRAGIC HERO
  • PARAGRAPH FOUR: EXAMPLES OF TRAGIC PLAYS
  • PARAGRAPH FIVE: YOUR CONCLUSION
• Resources:
  • Aristotle’s Tragic Theory: Course definition / see the stapled handout.
  • Tragic Hero Defined