very unlikely for there to be more than one tragic character in a Greek tragedy. Creon, the other main character in the play has some of the traits that make up a tragic character but not enough to make him the main one. Antigone on the other hand embodies all of the features that are necessary to be a tragic hero. There are four main qualities which are essential of the tragic character. The tragic hero must be respectable and honorable. This character also has to be convincing and unwavering…
Getting from point A to B, often times with a lot of help, and struggling through the obstacles. Normally, there's a overall theme or question that hero is dealing with throughout the story, and it is almost always about some moral issue. In many cases, heroes walk the edge of between the light and dark. It's the fight that's enticing, that drive to be better that inspires the reader. The struggle to defeat that darkness, especially when it's inner darkness, is always a favorite…
RIPE TIDE is a character driven story of self-discovery. It’s driven by solid themes about grieving, healing, and moving on with life after falling down. The tone is consistently dramatic and there’s an element of a fish out of water tale. The script features very likable and compelling characters that have strong inner conflict. The goal is clear and the risk is personal. There’s a lot to like about this script, but in every good script there’s room for more development. The story opens…
interpretations when it comes to the word "Hero". The construction of "the heroic" has taken many forms, however all heroes have reoccurring traits such as courage, honor, and loyalty. These traits reappear as themes throughout the "hero" personality. The Characters of Beowulf and Sir Gawain each represent the authors different vision of a hero. Even with both of them being heroes, they both come across quite differently in their story. A hero can be said to truly win if he remains constant to…
The Lion King and Hamlet;both are amazing tells of people overcoming lost love ones, untrustworthy family, and heroism. There are a lot of similarities in this story, There are a lot of differences in them. Here are a few comparisons between the two. In both Hamlet and The Lion King, both Hamlet and Simba were of royal birth. In The Lion King Simba’s dad, Mufasa, was king of the lions, which makes Simba the prince. Hamlet’s father was the king of Denmark so that also makes hamlet a prince. Part…
The character of Hamlet has remained a topic of interest for literary critics since the play was first published towards the late 16th century. Since then, literary critics and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike have attempted to shed light on his true thoughts and intentions throughout the play—ultimately trying to determine why his character remains so elusive throughout the majority of the pages. A number of theories have been developed, and just as many opinions expressed on this subject, but to…
they be charged with?Digger drilled holes in Mr.DiAngelo's red kayak to get back at him for kicking him off his property.Realistic fiction has its elements, credible events,authentic characters,real settings,true-to-life themes,and believable dialogue.The three I am talking about are true-to-life themes,authentic characters,and believable dialogue. One reason Red Kayak is a good example of realistic fiction is because it has believable dialogue.In chapter 2 Brady says…
In films, and in life, events and other individuals can affect and mold one’s character. In literature and film, these changes to an individual’s personality are collectively called one’s character development. Often times the protagonist, as well as minor characters, change throughout the film as a result of life changes, and drastic situations. Other characters, particularly the antagonists of the film, can also have a severe impact on the protagonist’s development. This is exactly the case in…
Characters: My first folktale is “Fearing The Wind.” It has multiple characters, which includes: Buddha, elephant, local people, king, elephant trainers. The main character is the elephant. Buddha is the hero I know because he helps the elephant overcome her fear. The king is the villain, with elephant trainers as his sidekicks. I know that the king is the villain because the folktale states, “The king wanted to be sure that the elephant would obey his every command, so when the elephant didn’t…
Concept: will be based on a myth, Perseus and Medusa. It would be a game that relies on moral choices to progress through the story. The main character will be Perseus, and to reach certain areas, vanquish enemies, or progress, you must rely on choices that will become available once you reach a certain point/marker. It would make for a compelling game since you will be the one to influence Perseus to make moral decisions within the game. The game will split into branches or routes depending on…