Write a maximum 1000 word comprehensive essay in relation to the texts explored in this course
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explicitly stated within the introductory paragraph. Be clear, concise and ensure that you include
specific examples from the literary works and class discussion to support your argument. Do not
forget to offer textual evidence and detailed explanations of your supporting points.
1) What constitutes a tragic hero? Be sure to define this term in your introductory paragraph.
Choosing one of the texts, is the protagonist of their respective text a tragic hero? Discuss
and explain using specific examples and making reference to the studied criteria of a tragic
hero. You may need to compare and contrast Aristotle’s classic tragic hero and Miller’s
modern anti-hero.
2) Choose either the theme of moral corruption or appearance vs. reality. How does the
theme develop in any of the texts? Describe significant events and use specific characters
and any literary devices to prove your argument.
