Session Date
Lesson Topic
Major differences between classical and modern (twentieth-century) tragedy
Lesson Outline
— General discussion about DEATH OF A SALESMAN
— Prompt student to justify (or not) the play as a tragedy, in light of Aristotle's definition of tragedy which states that such plays deal with the misfortunes of "great" characters such as members of nobility
— Have student write his justification of the play as tragedy, in particular of Willie Loman (the salesman) as a "great" man
— Prompt student to justify (or not) the play as a tragedy, in light of Aristotle's definition of tragedy which states that such plays deal with the misfortunes of "great" characters such as members of nobility
— Have student write his justification of the play as tragedy, in particular of Willie Loman (the salesman) as a "great" man
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
75
Lesson Comments
We have made very good progress. The reading of this play, and in future weeks of Arthur Miller's THE CRUCIBLE, will provide enough material to engage student in extensive analysis and essays.
Session Hours
1.25
Hours Attended
1.25
Entry Status
Review Status
Student Name(s)
Subject
School