Romeo And Juliet Tragic Hero
In the Hands of Fame
In tragic story lines, there will most always be a tragic hero, who the author uses to show the audience the catastrophic ways of mankind. The downfall the tragic hero experiences is usually caused by his own hand, but even through the hero’s expiration, he’s often forgiven and shown to possess redeeming human qualities. Three main theories of the tragic hero are the Aristotelian model, the Shakespearean model, and the modern tragic hero. Each model has five defining characteristics, which are nobility, hamartia, downfall, anagnorisis, and suffering. In the Shakespearean model of tragedy, the play Romeo and Juliet best models the tragic hero. For instance, nobility is characterized by being an upperclassman or royalty and being elevated character. In the play, Romeo shows signs of nobility in the prologue when it is announced that he is the heir of a wealthy family, the Montagues. His hamartia, or tragic flaw is shown when after being heartbroken by his former lover Rosaline, he is quick to marry the young Juliet from a …show more content…
Michael was quickly thrust into the spotlight when joining his brothers in creating the group The Jackson 5 (1). Growing up in the small town of Gary, Indiana, where he went to school until the age of 11 where he was later tutored by a private tutor. With such talents the young Jackson showed with his high leading vocals and new dance moves, the group soon became known around the United States.The Jackson 5 had become such a popular interest, that from 2971 to 1972 they had their own self titled cartoon show (4). Having many hit singles in the band, it is clear to see as to why Michael began tampering around the idea of a solo career, soon after making that dream come true without even having to quit the five brother band The Jackson Five (or Jacksons)
In tragic story lines, there will most always be a tragic hero, who the author uses to show the audience the catastrophic ways of mankind. The downfall the tragic hero experiences is usually caused by his own hand, but even through the hero’s expiration, he’s often forgiven and shown to possess redeeming human qualities. Three main theories of the tragic hero are the Aristotelian model, the Shakespearean model, and the modern tragic hero. Each model has five defining characteristics, which are nobility, hamartia, downfall, anagnorisis, and suffering. In the Shakespearean model of tragedy, the play Romeo and Juliet best models the tragic hero. For instance, nobility is characterized by being an upperclassman or royalty and being elevated character. In the play, Romeo shows signs of nobility in the prologue when it is announced that he is the heir of a wealthy family, the Montagues. His hamartia, or tragic flaw is shown when after being heartbroken by his former lover Rosaline, he is quick to marry the young Juliet from a …show more content…
Michael was quickly thrust into the spotlight when joining his brothers in creating the group The Jackson 5 (1). Growing up in the small town of Gary, Indiana, where he went to school until the age of 11 where he was later tutored by a private tutor. With such talents the young Jackson showed with his high leading vocals and new dance moves, the group soon became known around the United States.The Jackson 5 had become such a popular interest, that from 2971 to 1972 they had their own self titled cartoon show (4). Having many hit singles in the band, it is clear to see as to why Michael began tampering around the idea of a solo career, soon after making that dream come true without even having to quit the five brother band The Jackson Five (or Jacksons)