Tragedy and The Common Man
First, read the article:"Tragedy and the Common Man" by Arthur Miller
Second, answer the following questions in your own words in short essay format- 3-4 organized and developed paragraphs(do not simply answer the questions. Use the questions to craft a response):
What is the main point of this essay? Write Miller's thesis statement.
According to Arthur Miller, what one quality causes every tragic hero to "fall"?
Based on Miller's point about that quality, why does the common man fit so perfectly into the role of a tragic hero?
What does Miller say about tragedies being viewed as being "pessimistic"? What reasoning does he give when he argues that tragedies are actually optimistic?