Characteristics of a Revenge Tragedy + Shakespearean Tragedy Structure

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S

Son seeks to avenge his father’s murder

G

Ghost incites his son to revenge

H

Hero reproaches himself for inability; adopts pose of madness

C

Crimes of incest, adultery, or murder

P

Plotting (intrigue and counter-intrigue)

C

Cemetery scene

Act 1

Exposition

Act 2

Complications

Act 3

Climax and Crisis

Act 4

Falling Action

Act 5

Catastrophe