TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why tragedies are alluring - David E. Rivas
The story goes something like this: A royal, rich, or righteous individual - who is otherwise a lot like us - makes a mistake that sends his or her life spiraling into ruin. It's the classic story arc for a Greek tragedy, and we love it...
Curated Video
Identifying the Tragic Hero
A video entitled “Identifying the Tragic Hero” which explores common characteristics of tragic heroes featured in plays.
Crash Course
Fate, Family, and Oedipus Rex
"Alas, how terrible is wisdom when it brings no profit to the man that’s wise." Is knowing a good thing? This course in the history of Greek drama uses Oedipus Rex as an exemplar. The narrator measures Sophocles’ play...