Do Now: "The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it." (W.M. Lewis.) Provide a valid interpretation for this.

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Do Now: "The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it." (W.M. Lewis.) Provide a valid interpretation for this quote. How does this quote relate to the play?

Aim: How does Wilder’s innovative style develop his themes? Aristotle’s elements of tragedy: –The Unities Unity of Time--twenty-four hours –The Tempest—three hours Unity of Place--one locale –The Taming of the Shrew—one street Unity of Action--one central story –Romeo and Juliet—one central story

Aim: How does Wilder’s innovative style develop his themes? More of Aristotle: –Catharsis--release of pity or fear –Mimesis—imitation, a “simulated representation” –Hamartia--tragic flaw Hubris Reversal

Aim: How does Wilder’s innovative style develop his themes? For whom do we feel pity in this play? What kind of life does Wilder imitate? What could be the tragic flaw of the living? Does Emily ever recognize this flaw? When does her fate reverse?