  After discussing the meaning of tragedy and tragic conflict, this program explores the major aspects of character and structure in tragic drama. The tragic world, tragic conflict and the tragic hero are illustrated and explored through selections from such great dramatists as Tennessee Williams, Chekhov, Ibsen, Shakespeare, O'Neill, Sophocles and Arthur Miller. Throughout, the program refers to Aristotle's insights into the nature of tragedy. (32 min). DVD is also available for streaming through Contemporary Arts Media |