Only ONE question, similar to our final question for
The Iliad:
In Act Five, the tragedy unfolds, people die, and
others are brought to justice. Imagine
how this must have looked the first time it was performed on-stage. Would people have been surprised—shocked—or
satisfied with the outcome? Is there a
sense of “catharsis,” emotional cleansing or balance that occurs by the end of
the play? How do the characters who
live respond to these events, and are they are ‘guides’ to help us interpret
whether or not justice has been done?
Most importantly, how do you feel as you read the
final lines? Do you feel more satisfied
or more upset by the ending? Do you
think Shakespeare wanted you to feel this way—and if so, how did he accomplish this?
Try to explain what you feel and how the play does this to you. Try to focus on a specific line or passage
to help support your reading—don’t just say “I’m frustrated because all the
main characters die.”
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