Tragedy Project
Task Statement
What role does tragedy play in society? For the Greeks, tragedy helped form a sense of moral code in society. The Greeks realized that tragedy can affect each and every one of us, so it was an important part of maintaining a healthy society. This is true today, when we understand others, their lives and the circumstances under which they live, we can generate a sense of empathy.
You will use the following website during the research section of this project.
During this project you will:
· Learn about the six levels of moral development
· Read two Greek tragedies
· Do a research paper on a current social issue
· Write your own tragedy on this social issue
Your Task
In partners you will write a play in which you will incorporate:
· The format of the Ancient Greek playwrights
· Your understanding of a contemporay social issue
· Invoke compassion through a tragedy of the social issue
Your play may take one of three forms:
1.A play that you act out
- The play must include a simple set, costumes, and be memorized
2. A play that is video recorded
- The play must include a simple set, costumes, and be memorized
3. A graphic novel
- This must be created in a professional way, refined with the use of computer programs
Examples from projects last year: 2013 Tragedy Projects