Official Start Time: 10:00 p.m.
Date: 11/18/08
Official End Time: 11:55 p.m.
The life of a tragic hero is that of a wounded beast. When we look at a character like Beatty from Fahrenheit 451, we understand why he hates books so badly. He use to be a fanatic for god's sake. But the day they turned his back on him was the day he went mad. The one things he could trust all of a sudden had no answer for him in his time of need. They were useless and therefore they had to go. Beatty isn't the only tragic hero you can think of. Since the time of Socrates there have been hundreds of tragic heroes all of which share many familiar characteristics; probably the most important would be that they weren't always the person they are today. They weren't always this wounded beast that seeks revenge. Something changed these people into the beasts they are today. Their human characteristics of love and compassion have all been whipped away with the blinded rage that now consumes them. And who can blame these fallen heroes. Society has turned their back on them and they have no friends who can understand their sorrow. They are alone in this cold world and nothing holds them back from taking the world by storm.
Tragedies themselves are a great way of introducing literature to children and teenagers in their most primal ages of reading. This is the time that students make the choice between continuing the habit of reading that is so well enforced in their elementary school careers or abandon the practice completely. The reason tragedies are such a great way of capturing the attention of readers at that age and for years to come is because of the connection that is established. The reader is able to see and understand the tragic heroes reason for revenge. They are able to apprehend the anger our hero has inside him and why his rage is just. We all can see why someone who has been hurt so badly would want revenge on those who were the source of the pain.
Probably the greatest elements of tragedies is the use of dialogue and diction. The stories hold powerful words that speak deeply into the soul of the reader. The text is almost transcendent which motivates the reader to not only read more but make sure that something like this never happens again. That no one should have to feel this way. That in a perfect world we should all be working hand in hand for a better tomorrow instead of committing selfless acts that scar those who we hold close.
Sincerely, Hector Guzman
Date: 11/18/08
Official End Time: 11:55 p.m.
The life of a tragic hero is that of a wounded beast. When we look at a character like Beatty from Fahrenheit 451, we understand why he hates books so badly. He use to be a fanatic for god's sake. But the day they turned his back on him was the day he went mad. The one things he could trust all of a sudden had no answer for him in his time of need. They were useless and therefore they had to go. Beatty isn't the only tragic hero you can think of. Since the time of Socrates there have been hundreds of tragic heroes all of which share many familiar characteristics; probably the most important would be that they weren't always the person they are today. They weren't always this wounded beast that seeks revenge. Something changed these people into the beasts they are today. Their human characteristics of love and compassion have all been whipped away with the blinded rage that now consumes them. And who can blame these fallen heroes. Society has turned their back on them and they have no friends who can understand their sorrow. They are alone in this cold world and nothing holds them back from taking the world by storm.
Tragedies themselves are a great way of introducing literature to children and teenagers in their most primal ages of reading. This is the time that students make the choice between continuing the habit of reading that is so well enforced in their elementary school careers or abandon the practice completely. The reason tragedies are such a great way of capturing the attention of readers at that age and for years to come is because of the connection that is established. The reader is able to see and understand the tragic heroes reason for revenge. They are able to apprehend the anger our hero has inside him and why his rage is just. We all can see why someone who has been hurt so badly would want revenge on those who were the source of the pain.
Probably the greatest elements of tragedies is the use of dialogue and diction. The stories hold powerful words that speak deeply into the soul of the reader. The text is almost transcendent which motivates the reader to not only read more but make sure that something like this never happens again. That no one should have to feel this way. That in a perfect world we should all be working hand in hand for a better tomorrow instead of committing selfless acts that scar those who we hold close.
Sincerely, Hector Guzman
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