Characteristics+of+a+Classic+Greek+Tragedy

5 Characteristics of Greek Tragedy
 * 1) 1. a story about an important person (so he can be a role model
 * 2) 2. who has a tragic flaw (or a bad run-in with fate) - often hubris: going beyond the role set by the gods.
 * 3) 3. The hero experiences a catastrophe.
 * 4) 4. The hero realizes it’s all his fault and he tries to undo what he did wrong – a reversal. It doesn’t matter – he’s too late.
 * 5) 5. The audience experiences a catharsis, an emotional purge. They feel pity for the tragic hero and awe at the power of the gods.

Civil Disobedience – Breaking a law intentionally and publicly to force the system to impose the promised punishment. The goal is to change the system.