Tragedy of the commons

type of power the gods had, the course of love and justice, and human destiny. “Classical Tragedy” originated from the worship of Dionysus, “the God of wine, revelry, and intoxication” (Bishop). Generally consisting Dionysus worshippers dressing in costume and singing praise to the him.…

created in ancient Greek tragedy and was perfected throughout their time. The class described a tragic hero as a great character who is destined for defeat, suffering, or downfall. One thing I would add into the definition of a tragic character is that they have a tragic flaw that leads to their downfall. One major tragic play written and preformed during the peak of Ancient Greece was Sophocles ' Oedipus the King. Sophocles wrote Oedipus the King as a self-discovering tragedy that all plays out…

Sociopaths are people who do not feel empathy, emotion, or remorse. They are known for manipulating people, using them, controlling them, and treating them as objects. Many believe that society is becoming more and more sociopathic because we are numb to tragedy, the numbers of sociopaths are increasing, and we are even encouraging the behavior. It does seem, however, that each person cites a different reason for this. While each idea has facts that can prove them, there are many different…

“Tragedy is the difference between what is and what might have been”-Prime Minister of Israel. This is a quote for contemplation and meditation, something quick to be grasped yet difficult to let go. The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is the same. After the last page is read (mournfully) and that classic piece of literature closes, we contemplate what might have been for Juliet and her Romeo. November 19, 2015 marks the day that another tragedy occurred. One hundred thirty…

I argue that the creation of political parties in the United States Congress both addresses and enhances the collective action issues known as the prisoner’s dilemma, agency loss, and the tragedy of the commons, due to their constant clashes of ideological ambitions. The formation of Congress was most likely the first act of collective action before the official constitution was drafted. Two opposing sides, one the heavily populated states argued for a legislative body based on population. And…

He mentions that World Food Bank is contributing to “the tragedy of the common” as the poor are uncontrollably using the World Food Bank (Hardin 57). He says that there are potential benefits behind the food program and everyone are making money of it (58). This analogy is not credible because Hardin is making a lot of…

Tragedy is the fall of someone who is great, or at least is great in the eye of the observer. The key to a tragedy is not that outside forces are the ones that cause the fall, but that the fall is triggered by a flaw in the protagonist. This flaw can be minor or major, but must be significant enough to cause the terrible outcome of a fall from grace. I will be comparing two plays written centuries apart and relate why they both meet the criteria of being a tragedy, as well as how they differ and…

One way Shakespeare’s tragedies delve into reality is when the deadly effects of power and envy were illustrated. This was the case for Hamlet: Son of Hamlet, wherein Claudius kills the king in order to usurp power. Claudius’ appetite for control of the kingdom then leads him to…

Medea is an Ancient Greek tragedy written by Euripides about a woman that does not focus on women’s rights, but women’s wrongs. These wrongs are not necessarily done by Medea but also done unto Medea by Jason and Creon. Euripides, in writing this tragedy, specifically points out social injustices that, in his opinion, were important during that time period. While Medea could just be crazy, injustices within Ancient Greek society are specifically highlighted by Euripides because he could see the…

Catharsis After Tragedy: How Kambo Can Be Used to Process Difficult Events When I first heard about the tragedy of the Ghost Ship warehouse fire in Oakland, California, my immediate fear was for the safety of my friends in the bay area. As I learned that my friends were safe, my heart went out to the victims and their friends and family. As the smoke settled, I began to feel a sense of fear and unieasiness regarding the future of the alternative art community in Oakland. Oakland is the home…