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The Renaissance Period {1485-1660}
Background Information Continued!
What is a Tragic HERO?
Definition: “Man of high standard who falls from that high because of a flaw that has affected many” - Aristotle
Macbeth is one of the most famous examples of the tragic hero!
Best Line!
One of Shakespeare's most oft-quoted lines
"Life’s but a walking shadow; a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And is heard of no more: it is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing.” - Act V; s.5
Elizabethan Words to Know!
An,and: If
Anon: Soon
Aye: Yes
But: Except for
E’en: Even
E’er: Ever
Haply: Perhaps
Happy: Fortunate
Hence: Away, from her
Hie: Hurry
Marry: Indeed
Whence: Where
Wilt: Will, will you
Withal: In addition to
Would: Wish
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