The Effulgence Within: Why Modern Tragedies Lack the Splendor of Ancient Greek Tragedy?

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Sunday, October 14, 2012

Why Modern Tragedies Lack the Splendor of Ancient Greek Tragedy?

Critics are in general agreement that Tennessee Williams’ play The Glass Menagerie falls short of Tragedy. The characters of the play lack the stature of the older tragic heroes, and their values and aims in life also are not as worthy or exalted. All the four characters – mother Amanda Wingfield,... Sign in to see full entry.

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