What are the 6 phases of tragedy?Which one poem and one short story would fit each phases? (Plase give 12 examples; 6 poem and 6 short stories)

I will give you the 6 phases - but you should read them over and decide out of what you have read in this class which works fit best.  Oedipus is a character who fits this sequence almost perfectly.

6 Phases:

1. Main character opens in dignity.


2. Main character lacks proper experience to make correct decisions - due to age or narrow vision.


3. The main character sets off on a journey where something great is possible.


4. The main character falls - often due to pride (hubris).


5. The main character weakens as irony increases.


6. The tragedy ends in shock, horror, pity.