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From Fact To Fiction: Moby Dick
High schoolers examine what makes a tragic hero and whether Captain Ahab fits the criteria. In this literature instructional activity, engage in group discussions and examine Captain Ahab from the novel Moby Dick. They will then engage...
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Examining Redemption in King Lear
Students examine the concept of the tragic hero in Shakespeare's King Lear and explore how it affects the plot of the play. In this theatrical analysis lesson, students investigate the redemption or defeat of King Lear and perform two...
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Oedipus Wrecks
Students explore the concept of the 'tragic hero' and how such characters are relevant in theatre, literature, and history.